dodgy

• Используется в британском английском для описания чего-то, что кажется нечестным, ненадёжным или потенциально опасным.

Used in British English to describe something that seems dishonest, unreliable, or potentially dangerous.

1. Risky or uncertainB2informalbritish

   Involving risk or having an uncertain outcome.

   Рискованный

   • The plan seemed a bit dodgy from the start.
   • Investing in that company is a dodgy proposition.
   • The weather looks dodgy for our picnic tomorrow.

   Synonymshazardousiffyprecariousriskytouch-and-gotreacherousuncertainunsafe

   Antonymscertainreliablesafesecure

2. Dishonest or deceptiveB2informalbritish

   Marked by skill in deception; not honest or trustworthy.

   Нечестный или обманчивый

   • I don't trust that dodgy salesman.
   • He gave me a dodgy excuse for being late.
   • The deal was handled by a dodgy character.

   Synonymscrookeddeceitfuldeceptivedishonestduplicitousfraudulentshiftyunderhandeduntrustworthy

   Antonymsforthrighthonestreliablesincerestraightforwardtrustworthytruthfulupright

3. Of poor quality or conditionB2informalbritish

   In poor condition or of low quality; likely to break or fail.

   Некачественный

   • The wiring in this old house is dodgy.
   • I bought a dodgy second-hand phone that stopped working.
   • The food at that restaurant was a bit dodgy.

   Synonymsdefectivefaultyflimsyinferiorprecariousricketyshakyshoddyunreliableunsound

   Antonymsdependabledurablereliablesolidsoundstoutsturdy