Definitions for dodgy

dodgy dodg·y

Spelling: [doj-ee]
IPA: /ˈdɒdʒ i/

Dodgy is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 26 anagrams from letters in dodgy (ddgoy).

Definitions for dodgy

adjective

  1. inclined to dodge.
  2. evasively tricky:
  3. Chiefly British. risky; hazardous; chancy.

Origin of dodgy

First recorded in 1860-65; dodge + -y1

Examples for dodgy

What about that dodgy cleric who was tied to the 9/11 bomber, the Ft. Hood shooter and now the underpants bomber?

The very premise makes for a dodgy commercial undertaking, thus kudos to Anderson for venturing on it.

China has been a leading source of dodgy carbon offsets used by the EU carbon trading scheme.

But unlike Gingrich, who was loaded for bear, Romney was still defensive, disingenuous, and dodgy.

He displayed “an attitude of complacency,” with one likening him to “a dodgy geezer.”

dodgy expenses, office affairs, and celebrity nudity are what pass now for a shocking night out.

After a decadent weekend in the company of friends, I found myself in a dodgy hotel flanked by eager minds and stomachs.

For many workers, their time in Singapore involves an intricate web of deals, kickbacks, dodgy contracts, exploitation and abuse.

The events of the past month—culminating in a trillion dollar rescue of the Euro—should, at least, put that dodgy notion to rest.

There was Scarfe, light and dodgy, ready for a run or a neat drop-kick from half-back.

Word Value for dodgy
Scrable

11

Words with friends

11

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