Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [doj-ee]
- /ˈdɒdʒ i/
- /ˈdɒdʒ.i/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [doj-ee]
- /ˈdɒdʒ i/
Definitions of dodgy word
- adjective dodgy inclined to dodge. 1
- adjective dodgy evasively tricky: a dodgy manner of dealing with people. 1
- adjective dodgy Chiefly British. risky; hazardous; chancy. 1
- noun dodgy Dishonest or unreliable. 1
- adjective dodgy not safe 1
- adjective dodgy questionable, suspicious 1
Information block about the term
Origin of dodgy
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; dodge + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Dodgy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dodgy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dodgy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dodgy
adj dodgy
adjective dodgy
- suspect — to believe to be guilty, false, counterfeit, undesirable, defective, bad, etc., with little or no proof: to suspect a person of murder.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubious — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- dangerous — If something is dangerous, it is able or likely to hurt or harm you.
- hazardous — full of risk; perilous; risky: a hazardous journey.
Antonyms for dodgy
adj dodgy
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- forthright — going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
- trustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
adjective dodgy
- reliable — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
Top questions with dodgy
- what does dodgy mean?
- what is dodgy?
- what is dodgy means?
- what is the meaning of dodgy?
- how to report a dodgy website?
- what dodgy means?