What's Soap Dodging Mean?

Filters. (slang, humorous) A dirty person; one who does not bathe often. noun.

Where did the term soap dodger come from?

What's the origin of the phrase 'Soap-dodger'?

This derogatory term was coined in the UK in the late 1980s/early 1990s. It was often applied to that itinerant drop-out group the 'New Age travellers', who are also derided as 'crusties'.

What does Devil Dodger mean?

slang. : preacher especially : a military chaplain.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.