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Examples of dodgy
dodgy
Liberal ratings have helped banks justify liberal treatment of dodgy bank loans.
From the businessweek.com
Not too bad unless you drew the back end of the cow, which could be a bit dodgy.
From the independent.co.uk
He had a dodgy return after his injury but this guy is class, no doubt about it.
From the expressandstar.com
An awful lot of dodgy profanities and threats are made towards the Hogan family.
From the hecklerspray.com
On the red carpet it's so easy to get a dodgy photo that makes them look stumpy.
From the mirror.co.uk
When Spurs lost at Chelsea to two dodgy goals, he was the epitome of good grace.
From the people.co.uk
Sounds are delicious and there's not a single dodgy rattle or whine in evidence.
From the cars.uk.msn.com
Massively over-hyped band recover from dodgy patch to become simply a good band.
From the guardian.co.uk
Major commercial construction is set against dodgy bars and derelict warehouses.
From the denverpost.com
- Chancy: of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk; "an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog"- New Yorker
- Crafty: marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a slick evasive answer"; "sly as a fox"; "tricky Dick"; "a wily old attorney"
- Dodgy are an English powerpop rock trio, that rose to prominence during the Britpop era of the 1990s, who are best known for their hits "Staying Out For The Summer", "If You're Thinking Of Me", and "Good Enough". The last was their biggest hit reaching #4 in the UK Singles Chart.
- Evasive and shifty; unsound and unreliable; dishonest; risky; deviant; weird
- (dodgily) In a dodgy manner
- Suspicious; a person with questionable motives
- Dubious person or thing. eg "He's a bit of a dodgy geezer".
- When an area is suffering serious violence; you might want to wait until it calms down before you buy your ticket.
- Something that is a bit dodgy is a bit suspect, you are not sure it is good, suitable or what you would like, depending on the context it could be stolen, uncomfortable, likely to break
