B2adjectiveinformalcrimehealth
US/ˈdɑː.dʒi/
UK/ˈdɒdʒ.i/
seeming dishonest or not to be trusted; also not working well or in bad condition (British)
In context
I bought a dodgy charger online and it broke after a week.
He seems a bit dodgy, I wouldn't lend him money.
I've got a dodgy knee, so I can't run anymore.
Words that go with dodgy
adjective + noun
- dodgy dealHe's been involved in a few dodgy deals.
- dodgy kneeMy dodgy knee hurts when it rains.
- dodgy stomachI had a dodgy stomach after the seafood.
- dodgy areaAvoid that dodgy area late at night.
adverb + adjective
- a bit dodgyThe wiring in this house looks a bit dodgy.