I. ˈdäjē adjective
( -er/-est )
: full of dodges : evasive , tricky
II. adjective
( -es )
1. chiefly Britain : not sound, stable, or reliable : questionable
there were thirteen planes, all brand new. And I had to pick the one with the dodgy engine — Susan Saggers
2. chiefly Britain : requiring skill or care in handling or coping with
it was a little dodgy getting her home and into the parsonage without anyone noticing — R.F.Delderfield
also : chancy : risky
bringing out a restaurant guide is a dodgy business, since it has been prepared so far in advance — Alison Mitchell
• dod·gi·ness ˌnə̇s noun