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dodgy

释义

dodgy

adjectiveBritishinformal

UK /ˈdɒdʒi/

Word Forms

adjective	dodgy
comparative	dodgier
superlative	dodgiest

1
dishonest, criminal, or not reliable
Don’t get involved in anything dodgy.
a dodgy builder
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe dishonest people and behaviour
clever
dubious
corrupt
Synonyms and related words
Not reliable or trustworthy
official
unreliable
suspect
2
not operating correctly
He has a dodgy knee and will miss the match.
Synonyms and related words
Describing machines and pieces of equipment
all-singing, all-dancing
analog
analogue
3
dangerous or not certain
His position is rather dodgy.
Synonyms and related words
Involving a risk or risks
risky
bold
unsound
Synonyms and related words
Dangerous or harmful
dangerous
harmful
disastrous
4
not very good in quality
a dodgy haircut
a dodgy joke
Synonyms and related words
Not very good
poor
average
limited

dodgy

adjectiveBritishinformal

US /ˈdɑdʒi/

Word Forms

adjective	dodgy
comparative	dodgier
superlative	dodgiest

1
dishonest, criminal, or not reliable
a dodgy builder
Don’t get involved in anything dodgy.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe dishonest people and behavior
dishonest
fraudulent
unscrupulous
Synonyms and related words
Not reliable or trustworthy
unreliable
untrustworthy
inconsistent
2
not operating correctly
He has a dodgy knee.
Synonyms and related words
Describing machines and pieces of equipment
analog
at the touch of a button
automatic
3
dangerous or not certain
His position is rather dodgy.
Synonyms and related words
Involving a risk or risks
risky
bold
unsound
Synonyms and related words
Dangerous or harmful
dangerous
harmful
disastrous
4
of bad quality or not very fashionable
a dodgy haircut
Synonyms and related words
Bad or of a low quality
bad
poor
second-rate

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