Dodge

/dΙ’dΚ’/

The meaning and definition of Dodge, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
    β€œHe dodged traffic crossing the street.”
  2. To avoid; to sidestep.
    β€œThe politician dodged the question with a meaningless reply.”
noun
  1. An act of dodging.
  2. A trick, evasion or wile.
Synonyms duck evade fudge shun skirt

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