dodgy
Translation
shady, unreliable, risky
Examples
He's a rather dodgy character.
He's a rather shady character.
The brakes on this car feel a bit dodgy.
The brakes on this car feel a bit unreliable.
I'm feeling a bit dodgy after that meal.
I'm feeling a bit unwell after that meal.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) is dodgy to be unreliable or risky That car looks a bit dodgy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shady, unreliable, risky; Antonyms: reliable, safe, honest
Etymology
From the verb 'to dodge', meaning to avoid. Something 'dodgy' is something you'd want to avoid.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'dodging' a deal or a person because they seem untrustworthy.