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Definition of dodgey

dodgey

  • Suspicious or unreliable, not to be trusted. English slang.
    Don't throw it too hard, I got a dodgey wrist.
    That dark alley looks a bit dodgey, let's walk around.

    Last edited on Feb 11 2002. Submitted by Rev. L. from QC, Canada on Feb 11 2002.

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