noun
General Slang
coffin dodger
KOF-in DOJ-er · noun · slang
A very elderly patient who keeps surviving
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Definitions
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Affectionately cheeky slang for an old patient who has repeatedly pulled through against the odds.
“Ninety-eight and back again — proper coffin dodger.”
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coffin dodger In A Sentence
Ninety-eight and back again — proper coffin dodger.
Origin & Usage
British slang for the aged.
Variants
coffin-dodger
People Also Ask
What does 'coffin dodger' mean?
It's cheeky slang for a very elderly person, especially one who keeps surviving illnesses against the odds.
Is 'coffin dodger' offensive?
It's usually meant affectionately and even said with admiration, though it references old age so tone matters.
Where does 'coffin dodger' come from?
It's a long-standing British slang term for the aged, implying they keep 'dodging' the coffin.
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