escapista; aquele que se esquiva; fraudador
1. A person who avoids or escapes from something, especially responsibility or duty
He's a dodger when it comes to paying his debts.
Ele é um escapista quando se trata de pagar suas dívidas.
2. A person who uses clever or evasive tactics to avoid something unpleasant
The tax dodger was finally caught by the authorities.
O fraudador fiscal foi finalmente pego pelas autoridades.
3. Someone who is skilled at evading or sidestepping obstacles
He's a clever dodger in negotiations.
Ele é um esquivo inteligente nas negociações.
4. A small handbill or advertisement (archaic usage)
The shop owner distributed dodgers throughout the neighborhood.
O dono da loja distribuiu panfletos por todo o bairro.
In American culture, 'dodger' is commonly used in compounds like 'tax dodger' and 'draft dodger,' particularly during the Vietnam War era. In Brazil, the term is less commonly used in English form, with Portuguese equivalents like 'malandreiro' or 'escapista' being preferred, often carrying connotations of street smarts or cunning typical of Rio de Janeiro's informal culture.
NYC Slang
dodger (used similarly) - someone who avoids paying subway fare or avoiding responsibilities
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