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Definition of dodgily

dodgily

/ˈdɑː.dʒɪ.li/
dodg · i · ly
Adjective:dodgy
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dodgily Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

British In a dishonest, deceptive, or suspicious manner.

Example

"The contractor behaved dodgily when asked to provide receipts for the building materials."

2

British In an unreliable, risky, or precarious manner; with poor quality or stability.

Example

"The old boiler has been working rather dodgily since the start of winter."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dodgily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dodgily
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