noun
Meaning 1
An overweight person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
salad dodger
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noun
Meaning 2
One who does not normally eat salad.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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History
Etymology
From the idea that such a person avoids salads in favor of unhealthy or fattening foods.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: punkero — overweight person
- Russian: толстя́к (tolstják) — overweight person
- German: Salatverschmäher — one who does not normally eat salad