How do you use "Dodgy" in a sentence?

I wouldn't eat there—the whole place looks a bit dodgy. He made his money through some dodgy deals, if you ask me. My back's been a bit dodgy since I lifted that box. That's a dodgy area of town—keep your wits about you. The car's been making dodgy noises lately.

Dodgy

Q: What does "Dodgy" mean?

Suspicious, unreliable, or of poor quality Dodgy is a wonderfully versatile word covering anything that seems untrustworthy or questionable. It can describe a suspicious person, an unreliable car, a risky business deal, an upset stomach, or a morally questionable decision. The core meaning involves something that might 'dodge' scrutiny—that won't hold up under examination.

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의미: Suspicious, unreliable, or of poor quality

可疑的、不可靠的、可能违法的

Sospechoso, poco fiable o posiblemente ilegal.

怪しい、信用できない、違法の可能性がある

수상한, 신뢰할 수 없는, 품질이 의심스러운

Dodgy is a wonderfully versatile word covering anything that seems untrustworthy or questionable. It can describe a suspicious person, an unreliable car, a risky business deal, an upset stomach, or a morally questionable decision. The core meaning involves something that might 'dodge' scrutiny—that won't hold up under examination.

英式俚语，形容某事令人生疑——可能是不诚实的、有风险的或质量差的。用途非常广泛。

Argot británico para algo cuestionable: puede ser deshonesto, arriesgado o de mala calidad. Una palabra muy versátil.

何かが疑わしいことを表すイギリスのスラング。不正直、リスクが高い、または質が悪いことを意味する。非常に用途の広い言葉。

Dodgy는 믿을 수 없거나 의심스러운 모든 것에 사용할 수 있는 매우 다재다능한 단어입니다. 수상한 사람, 믿을 수 없는 자동차, 위험한 사업 거래, 탈난 배, 또는 도덕적으로 의심스러운 결정을 묘사할 수 있습니다. 핵심 의미는 면밀히 조사하면 문제가 드러날 수 있는, 즉 검증을 견디지 못하는 무언가를 뜻합니다.

예문

I wouldn't eat there—the whole place looks a bit dodgy.
我才不在那儿吃呢，整个地方看着就不靠谱
Yo no comería ahí, todo el sitio tiene pinta de poco fiable
あそこでは食べたくないな。全体的にちょっと怪しい感じ
거기서는 먹고 싶지 않아—가게 전체가 좀 수상해 보여.
He made his money through some dodgy deals, if you ask me.
要我说，他是靠一些不正当的交易赚的钱
Si me preguntas, hizo su dinero con negocios turbios
私に言わせれば、彼はいかがわしい取引で儲けたんだよ
내가 보기에 그는 수상한 거래로 돈을 벌었어.
My back's been a bit dodgy since I lifted that box.
自从搬了那个箱子，我的腰就一直不太对劲
Tengo la espalda fastidiada desde que levanté esa caja
あの箱を持ち上げてから腰の調子がちょっとおかしい
그 상자를 들고 나서 허리 상태가 좀 안 좋아.
That's a dodgy area of town—keep your wits about you.
那一带不太安全，你要多加小心
Esa es una zona chunga de la ciudad, anda con ojo
あのあたりは物騒だから、気をつけて
거기는 좀 위험한 동네야—정신 바짝 차려.
The car's been making dodgy noises lately.
这辆车最近一直发出奇怪的声音
El coche ha estado haciendo ruidos raros últimamente
最近、車が変な音を出しているんだ
최근에 차에서 이상한 소리가 나.

발음

/ˈdɒdʒi/ - DOJ-ee

사용 가이드

맥락: friends, family, casual workplace

어조: cautionary, sometimes humorous

✓ 올바른 표현

That looks a bit dodgy to me.
听起来很可疑。
suena sospechoso
怪しそうだ。
진짜 좋다.
I've got a dodgy knee.
有点不靠谱。
un poco turbio
ちょっと怪しい。
진짜 피곤하다.
Dodgy dealings going on there.
可疑人物。
personaje sospechoso
怪しい人物。
진짜 웃기다.

✗ 잘못된 표현

Avoid when you need to be specific about what's wrong
可疑的
Sospechoso
怪しい
매우 영국식/북부 지방 표현
Don't use in formal reports or complaints
不可靠的
Poco fiable
信用できない
미국인들은 강조어로 사용하지 않음

흔한 실수

It's not always negative—a 'dodgy knee' just means unreliable, not morally suspect
Context determines whether it means suspicious, broken, or unwell

기원과 역사

Derived from 'dodge' (to evade), this word emerged in British slang in the mid-20th century. The connection is clear: something dodgy is something that seems to be dodging or evading proper standards, honesty, or reliability. It might be trying to escape notice because it wouldn't pass proper inspection.

어원: From 'dodge' (to evade or avoid) + '-y' adjective suffix

최초 기록: Common from the 1960s onwards

문화적 배경

Era: 1960s onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses was famous for dodgy deals; Common in British crime dramas

Regional notes: Used throughout Britain and Australia. Americans might say 'sketchy' or 'shady' instead.

변형

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