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dodgy

UK/ˈdɒd͡ʒ.i/ fairly common uk

adjective

1.

of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk

  • “an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog” New Yorker
2.

marked by skill in deception

  • “cunning men often pass for wise”
  • “deep political machinations”
  • “a foxy scheme”
  • “a slick evasive answer”
  • “sly as a fox”
  • “tricky Dick”
  • “a wily old attorney”

Origin

From dodge (verb) + -y. First used in mid-19th century England.

Phrases

  • dodgy box

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