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Definition of dodgy

dodgy

/ˈdɒdʒ.i/
dod · gy
Adverb:dodgily
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dodgy Lexical Profile

dodgy Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

British Dishonest, unreliable, or morally suspect in character or dealings.

Example

"He warned his friends to avoid buying used cars from that dodgy dealership."

2

British Potentially dangerous, risky, or uncertain in outcome.

Example

"Walking across the old wooden suspension bridge in high winds looked like a dodgy proposition."

3

British Of low quality, faulty, or in poor physical condition.

Example

"She had to pull out of the marathon because of a dodgy knee and a faulty piece of equipment."

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• Rhymes for dodgy

• Nearby Words

dodger
dodgily
dodginess
dodgy
dodo
dodoma
doe

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun and verb 'dodge' (meaning a clever trick or evasion) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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