adjective
General Slang
shonky
SHONK-ee · adjective · informal
dishonest or unreliable
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Definitions
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Dubious, dishonest or shoddily done; the annual 'Shonky Awards' name and shame bad businesses.
“The whole deal seemed a bit shonky so I pulled out.”
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shonky In A Sentence
The whole deal seemed a bit shonky so I pulled out.
Origin & Usage
Australian slang of uncertain origin, meaning underhanded.
Variants
shonkey
People Also Ask
What does shonky mean?
It describes something dishonest, dodgy, or shoddily made, whether a deal, a product, or a business.
What are the Shonky Awards?
An annual list run by Australian consumer group CHOICE that names and shames the worst products and businesses of the year.
Where does shonky come from?
It's Australian slang of uncertain origin, in use for decades to mean underhanded or unreliable.
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