English dictionary
dodgy
adjectivePronunciation
ˈdɒdʒ.i
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- marked by skill in deception
adjective
- of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk
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'}