English

Etymology
Derived from the verb dodge. First used in mid-19th century England.

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�d�i|-�d�i

Adjective
en-adj|dodgi|er

british

1. evasive and shifty

#:Asked why, a spokesman gave a dodgy answer about legal ramifications.

1. unsound and unreliable

#:Never listen to dodgy advice.
#:The dodgy old machine kept breaking down.

1. dishonest

#:The more money the better, because there is always that dodgy politician or corrupt official to bribe.
#:I am sure you wouldn't want to be seen buying dodgy gear, would you? (stolen goods).

1. risky

#:This is a slightly dodgy plan, because there is a lot that is being changed for this fix.

1. deviant

#:He's a dodgy Peeping Tom.

1. weird

#:The situation was right dodgy.
#:I'm feeling dodgy today, probably got the flu.

Translations
trans-top|evasive and shifty
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trans-top|unsound and unreliable
Finnish: epävakaa
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trans-top|dishonest
Finnish: epärehellinen
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trans-top|risky
Finnish: riskialtis
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trans-top|deviant
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trans-top|weird
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ttbc|French: louche
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de:dodgy
et:dodgy
fr:dodgy
ku:dodgy
ru:dodgy
vi:dodgy
zh:dodgy

• 2007-07-04 13:53 - Jaaari - /* Adjective */

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