adjective (informal, BrE)
1 seeming or likely to be dishonest
SYNSUSPICIOUS:
He made a lot of money, using some very dodgy methods. * I don't want to get involved in anything dodgy.
2 not working well; not in good condition:
I can't play-I've got a dodgy knee. * The marriage had been distinctly dodgy for a long time.
3 involving risk, danger or difficulty:
If you get into any dodgy situations, call me. * We had a few dodgy moments at the start, but everything went well in the end.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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