"Roger Dodger" meaning in All languages combined

See Roger Dodger on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Forms: Roger-dodger [alternative], roger dodger [alternative]
Etymology: Extension of roger for received in radio traffic; originated during World War II. Head templates: {{en-head|phr}} Roger Dodger
  1. (informal, humorous) Synonym of roger or roger that, meaning yes or affirmative. Tags: humorous, informal Synonyms: roger or roger that [synonym, synonym-of], meaning yes or affirmative [synonym, synonym-of]

Alternative forms

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