dodgy

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If we didn't feel so dodgy, a nice warming glass of red wine would be on the cards.

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  1. adjective Chiefly British Evasive; shifty.
  2. adjective Chiefly British Unsound, unstable, and unreliable.
  3. adjective Chiefly British So risky as to require very deft handling.

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  • If they're inclined to think National are dodgy, all they'll hear is "National is dodgy" and they won't think it's unusual for the PM to be making these kinds of accusations. —  Kiwiblog
  • Kikizo also thought the scene was dodgy, and contacted the BBFC to see if they agree. —  Eurogamer
  • If the right thinks a speech can save a candidate that's this dodgy, they're wrong. —  Crooks and Liars
  • Lamps booking was dodgy, also how Ronaldo didn't get one for an identical challenge on Lamps in the second half was strange. —  Chelsea Blog
  • The real-life builder who Pub Landlord Al Murray based his "dodgy" Bill Preston character on is threatening legal action, claiming the comic is ruining his business. —  Mirror.co.uk - News
 

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