2007-12-31 05:41:46 · 13 answers · asked by P.Y.T.23 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
He was a character from Oliver Twist - a pick-pocket. Also Craig David uses that name as an alias ;)
2007-12-31 05:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by RedMistPete 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artful Definition
2016-10-04 07:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by marcom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artful dodgers mean such persons who are clever and skillful in avoiding an obligation or duty, such as paying taxes or train fares.
2008-01-01 00:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by yogeshwargarg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that someone can creatively avoid answering a direct question or can't be pinned down so they give a direct answer.
I like E's answer. Very smart.
2007-12-31 05:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One who is skillful (artful) at avoiding (dodging) consequences. Also a character in Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist. And a 2nd tier rock band from the 70s.
2007-12-31 05:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by Denise S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a term coined by Charles Dickens in the book Oliver Twist. It was used in reference to the character Jack Dawkins and his ability as a pickpocket.
2007-12-31 05:47:27 · answer #6 · answered by denialdiva 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is an old (great, sad) novel/book/movie called "Oliver" written by Charles Dickens. In that story, there is a character called the "artful dodger" who gets away with everything (thievery mostly) because he's cunning and fast. Now, when someone refers to an artful dodger it usually means they have those characteristics. It's not really a compliment though.
2007-12-31 05:46:09 · answer #7 · answered by Beach Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is referring to a pickpocket who can get away with it. A very sneaky kid!
2007-12-31 05:46:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a dodger that looks really cool dodging , he looks artfull when he dodges , idk i'm guessing, sounds like it makes sense though
2007-12-31 05:45:09 · answer #9 · answered by Oswaldothelegend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gifted pickpocket
2007-12-31 05:44:55 · answer #10 · answered by Chazman1347 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋