Definitions of dodge:

  • noun:   a quick evasive movement
  • noun:   a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
  • noun:   an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
  • verb:   make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
    Example: "The child dodged the teacher's blow"
  • verb:   move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
    Example: "The pickpocket dodged through the crowd"
  • verb:   avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
    Example: "He dodged the issue"
  • name:  A surname (common: 1 in 12500 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #1524)