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dodgem Definition

dodgem (däjəm)

noun

an amusement-park ride consisting of small, electrically powered vehicles, whose drivers move them about erratically within an enclosed area, frequently bumping one another

Etymology: < Dodgem, a trademark < dodg(e) + (th)em

dodgem Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • play: After two hours ' playing dodgem through Tehran's insane morning traffic I was genuinely relieved to find myself still alive.
  • include: Paid attractions include dodgems, Mr Bounce and face painting.
  • drive: Driving the FCX is as simple as driving a fairground dodgem.

Adjective modifier

  • real: For two or three pounds sterling you will have great fun, a sort of real life dodgems.
  • mini: There are also self-drive mini dodgems, Postman Pat, school bus and Toby Tram for children.

Modifies a noun

  • car: I think there was even a dodgem car ride.
  • ride: I think there was even a dodgem car ride.

Noun used with modifier

  • fairground: Connection to the chargers is via a mast on the AGV, similar in principle to those found on fairground dodgem cars.
  • funfair: Rides galore, to suit a cross-section of ages from funfair style dodgems and slides to an under fives fantasty farm area.
  • style: Rides galore, to suit a cross-section of ages from funfair style dodgems and slides to an under fives fantasty farm area.
  • life: For two or three pounds sterling you will have great fun, a sort of real life dodgems.

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