Dodging Definition

dodging
noun
  1. nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"
  2. a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
  3. deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening

"Dodging" in song lyrics

See how dodging is used in real songs:

  • "Flows that I embark and leave your squadron shadow dodging"
    Jedi Mind Tricks f/ Mr. Lif — Speech Cobras
  • "Garden you soft so Of course you're dodging"
    Lone Ninja — Omen
  • "See I ain't really going, for that ducking and dodging"
    Screwed Up Click f/ Lil' O, Bun B, Benz — Back Up

Usage tips for "dodging"

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