dodger

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que evita ou engana, ou uma pequena massa oval de farinha de milho assada ou frita, típica do sul dos Estados Unidos.

A noun referring to a person who is shifty or deceptive, or a small oval cake of corn bread that is baked or fried, particularly in the southern United States.

1. Deceptive personB2informal

   A person who avoids something or someone in a cunning or dishonest way.

   Evasor ardiloso

   • He's a real tax dodger, always finding loopholes.
   • The draft dodger fled the country to avoid service.
   • She's a dodger when it comes to paying her debts.

   Sinônimosdeceivershirkertrickster

2. Cornbread cakeB1informalamerican

   A small, oval-shaped cake made from cornmeal, typically baked or fried, common in the southern United States.

   Bolo de milho

   • Grandma served hot corn dodgers with butter for dinner.
   • The diner is famous for its crispy fried dodgers.
   • He ate a dodger with his chili and beans.

   Sinônimoshoecakejohnnycake