dodgy
adjective
1. of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk
Similar word(s): dangerous, unsafe, chanceful, chancy, dicey
2. marked by skill in deception
Similar word(s): artful, crafty, cunning, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick, sly, tricksy, tricky, wily
Sentences with dodgy as an adjective:
- Asked why, a spokesman gave a dodgy answer about legal ramifications.
- Never listen to dodgy advice.
- The dodgy old machine kept breaking down.
- 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).
- This is a slightly dodgy plan, because there is a lot that is being changed for this fix.
- He's a dodgy Peeping Tom.
- The situation was right dodgy.
- I'm feeling dodgy today, probably got the flu.