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dodgy

/ˈdɒdʒi/

/ˈdɑːdʒi/

Translations

dodgyadjective

dodgier

Comp.

dodgiest

Super.

/ˈdɒdʒi/

/ˈdɑːdʒi/

Informal, chiefly British and Australian English

He made a dodgy decision that could cost him his job.

Он принял сомнительное решение, которое может стоить ему работы.

The salesman had a dodgy reputation in the industry.

У продавца была нечестная репутация в отрасли.

The car's brakes are a bit dodgy, so be careful.

Тормоза у машины немного ненадежные, так что будь осторожен.

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dodgyadjective

Unreliable or suspicious in nature.

The salesman had a dodgy reputation, so I decided not to buy the car from him.

Risky or potentially dangerous.

Taking a shortcut through that dodgy alley at night is not a good idea.

Of poor quality or in bad condition.

The old computer was quite dodgy and crashed frequently.

Feeling slightly unwell; experiencing mild nausea or discomfort

I’m feeling a bit dodgy after eating that takeaway.