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dodgy
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dodgy
(adjective)
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dodgy
/
ˈ
dɑːʤi/
adjective
dodgier
;
dodgiest
dodgy
/
ˈ
dɑːʤi/
adjective
dodgier
;
dodgiest
Learner's definition of DODGY
[
also more dodgy; most dodgy
]
chiefly British, informal
1
a
:
false or dishonest
dodgy
business deals
a
dodgy
insurance claim
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b
:
causing a lack of trust or confidence
I heard he has a pretty
dodgy
[=
questionable
] reputation.
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2
:
in bad condition
The car's got a
dodgy
engine.
my
dodgy
knees
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3
:
difficult or risky
They got into a
dodgy
situation.
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