Posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 10, 2006, at 14:52:01
In reply to Re: I don't know what dodgy means either (nm) » NikkiT2, posted by Joan797 on April 10, 2006, at 8:10:23
We definately need an English - American dictionary.
Well dodgy is a really common word here in the UK.
From wikipedia dictionary:
"Derived from the verb dodge. First used in mid-19th century England.
Adjective
dodgy (UK)
evasive and shifty
Asked why, a spokesman gave a dodgy answer about legal ramifications.unsound and unreliable
Never listen to dodgy advice.The dodgy old machine kept breaking down.
dishonest
The more money the better, because there is always that dodgy politician or corrupt official to bribe.I am sure you wouldn't want to be seen buying dodgy gear, would you? (stolen goods).
risky
This is a slightly dodgy plan, because there is a lot that is being changed for this fix.deviant
He's a dodgy Peeping Tom.weird
The situation was right dodgy.I'm feeling dodgy today, probably got the flu."
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