adjective
General Slang
Dodgy
/ˈdɒdʒi/ · adjective · informal
Suspect, unreliable, or a bit wrong — could be a person, a deal, or your stomach.
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Definitions
1
Unwell or off, especially a stomach or a body part.
“I've got a dodgy knee so I'll sit this one out.”
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2
Of poor quality or likely to fail or break.
“The wifi's been dodgy all morning.”
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3
Dishonest or shady, not to be trusted.
“That bloke selling watches looked well dodgy.”
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Dodgy In A Sentence
Don't click that link, looks dead dodgy.
The chicken smelled a bit dodgy so I binned it.
He gave me a dodgy excuse and legged it.
Origin & Usage
From 'dodge' (to evade), British slang since at least the mid-20th century. The sense of 'evasive' broadened into 'untrustworthy' and then 'generally unreliable or off.'
People Also Ask
What does dodgy mean in British slang?
It means something or someone is suspect, unreliable, or low quality — a dodgy deal, a dodgy phone, a dodgy character.
Can dodgy describe feeling ill?
Yes — a 'dodgy stomach' or 'dodgy knee' means it's playing up or not working right.
Is dodgy offensive?
No, it's casual and very common in the UK. It implies suspicion but isn't a slur or swear.
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