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dodgy

/ˈdɒd͡ʒ.i/ adjective B2
  1. Dishonest. (colloquial) · The more money the better, because there is always that dodgy politician or corrupt official to bribe.· I am sure you wouldn't want to be seen buying dodgy gear, would you? (stolen goods).
  2. Risky. (colloquial) · This is a slightly dodgy plan, because there is a lot that is being changed for this fix.
  3. Deviant. (colloquial) · He's a dodgy Peeping Tom.
  4. Uncomfortable and weird. (colloquial) · The situation was right dodgy.· I'm feeling dodgy today, probably got the flu.

Comparative dodgier · Superlative dodgiest

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