dodgy

• Se usa en inglés británico para describir algo que parece deshonesto, poco fiable o potencialmente peligroso.

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.

   arriesgado o incierto

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshazardousiffyprecariousriskytouch-and-gotreacherousuncertainunsafe

   Antónimoscertainreliablesafesecure

2. Dishonest or deceptiveB2informalbritish

   Marked by skill in deception; not honest or trustworthy.

   poco fiable, fraudulento o engañoso

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

   Sinónimoscrookeddeceitfuldeceptivedishonestduplicitousfraudulentshiftyunderhandeduntrustworthy

   Antónimosforthrighthonestreliablesincerestraightforwardtrustworthytruthfulupright

3. Of poor quality or conditionB2informalbritish

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

   de mala calidad

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdefectivefaultyflimsyinferiorprecariousricketyshakyshoddyunreliableunsound

   Antónimosdependabledurablereliablesolidsoundstoutsturdy