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Dodgem

American  
[doj-uhm] / ˈdɒdʒ əm /

noun

  1. an attraction at amusement parks, carnivals, or the like, consisting of small electrically powered automobiles that the patrons drive, trying to bump other cars while avoiding being bumped by them.


Dodgem British  
/ ˈdɒdʒəm /

noun

  1. another name for bumper car

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Etymology

Origin of Dodgem

dodge + ’em; formerly a trademark

Example Sentences

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Mr King added: "Dodgem cars are all fitted with speed limiters but they still seem to crash."

From BBC

I rarely say no to Dodgem cars, but this was a really good day at the beach.

From Seattle Times

Dodgem Logic volume 2, with a bit of luck, should be appearing early next year.

From The Guardian

I had an 18-month break from writing it while I was producing Dodgem Logic.

From The Guardian