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View synonyms for dodgy

dodgy

[ doj-ee ]

adjective

, dodg·i·er, dodg·i·est.
  1. inclined to dodge.
  2. evasively tricky:

    a dodgy manner of dealing with people.

  3. Chiefly British. risky; hazardous; chancy.


dodgy

/ ˈdɒdʒɪ /

adjective

  1. risky, difficult, or dangerous
  2. uncertain or unreliable; tricky


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dodgy1

First recorded in 1860–65; dodge + -y 1

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Example Sentences

The idea that her horses are being given dodgy feed will not go down well.

For many workers, their time in Singapore involves an intricate web of deals, kickbacks, dodgy contracts, exploitation and abuse.

The very premise makes for a dodgy commercial undertaking, thus kudos to Anderson for venturing on it.

She took up the miserable chore of attending dodgy networking events, but out of that morass came the character of Tallah.

China has been a leading source of dodgy carbon offsets used by the EU carbon trading scheme.

There was Scarfe, light and dodgy, ready for a run or a neat drop-kick from half-back.

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