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British EnglishNew Zealand Slang
Dodgy
Meaning
British EnglishNew Zealand Slang

Literal Meaning

From 'dodge' - to evade

Actual Meaning

Suspicious, unreliable, questionable

Context

Used when questioning the reliability of a product or person.

Examples

  • "Friend: 'That kebab shop looks a bit dodgy.'"

Tips

  • Warning of untrustworthiness
  • About quality or character
  • Trust your instincts
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
suspicious
questionable
shady
dubious
unreliable
fishy
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