dodgy

Universal Words 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.