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Definition of dodgems

dodgems

/ˈdɑːdʒəmz/
dodg · ems
Plural:dodgems
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dodgems Lexical Profile

dodgems Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British Small electrically powered cars driven in an enclosed arena at a funfair or amusement park, with the aim of bumping into or dodging other drivers; also, the ride or attraction itself.

Example

"The children spent most of the afternoon at the fairground riding the dodgems."

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• Nearby Words

dodge
dodgeball
dodgem
dodgems
dodger
dodgily
dodginess

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1920s from the American trademark 'Dodgem', a playful respelling of the phrase 'dodge 'em' (dodge them), referring to the riders' attempts to avoid or bump into other cars.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dodgems. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dodgems
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