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dodgy

adjective

marked by skill in deception

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
D
Ends with
Y
Contains
OD
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈdɒdʒ.i

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. marked by skill in deception

    “cunning men often pass for wise”

adjective

  1. of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk

    “{'source': 'New Yorker', 'text': 'an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog'}”

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Example Sentences

cunning men often pass for wise
a foxy scheme
a slick evasive answer
sly as a fox
tricky Dick
{'source': 'New Yorker', 'text': 'an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog'}

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