Meanings
nounjammy dodger (plural jammy dodgers)
plural jammy dodgers
- informalSomeone with astounding good luck.
I'm such a jammy dodger I always roll a six!
2018, Xanthe Gresham Knight, Robin Knight, Sussex Folk Tales for ChildrenSynonyms: lucky devil, lucky dog, jammy Arab
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSomeone with astounding good luck.
Origin
From the popular biscuits Jammie Dodgers, which were named after the Beano character Roger the Dodger (a child famed for his ability to avoid chores and homework).
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