dodge

Definition

  • noun: an act of evading by sudden bodily movement
  • verb: to move quickly to one side in order to avoid being hit by (someone or something)
  • verb: to move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
  • synonyms: quibble, artifice, duck

Examples

  • Many young men tried to 'dodge the draft' [=to avoid being drafted into the military] by leaving the country.

  • They managed to 'dodge' the reporters by leaving through the back exit.

  • She 'dodged' [='evaded'] the question by changing the subject.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The truth is... You promised you wouldn't freakin' tell anyone! Oh, you're so cute, Finn! The truth is... ...that I'd rather play Dodge Socks! I'm not playing dodge socks 'til you stop dodging my questions. Hey... Old Mr. Cream Puff? Isn't he dead? Hey, give me my sock back! Dodge Socks was a bad idea! Whoa! Look dude, just tell me what's up, 'cause you are crazier than a cannonball tonight. Oh, my goodness! (..)
    2010 TvShow: Adventure Time Title: Slumber Party Panic Season: 1 Episode 1