Dodge Definition & Meaning
dodge
- noun
- an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade; "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"
- a quick evasive movement
- a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
- verb
- make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid; "The child dodged the teacher's blow"
- move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course; "the pickpocket dodged through the crowd"
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
"Dodge" in song lyrics
See how dodge is used in real songs:
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"so from the heavens came triggered bullets to dodge"
Arsonists — Alive -
"But they get outta Dodge"
BG Knocc Out & Dresta — Whose The 'G' -
"That must be renowned fam cause I ain't even got a Dodge"
Bubba Sparxxx f/ Sebastian — Open Wide
Words that rhyme with dodge
Usage tips for "dodge"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dodge" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dodge to find words that pair well.
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