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Added 9 October 2026

dodgy

/ˈdɒd͡ʒ.i/ adjective

First recorded: mid 19th century Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about dodgy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk.
an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog
Marked by skill in deception.
cunning men often pass for wise

Origin

From dodge (verb) + -y. First used in mid-19th century England.

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