The difference between Chancy and Dicey

When used as adjectives, chancy means uncertain, risky, hazardous, whereas dicey means fraught with danger.


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  1. Chancy as an adjective:

    uncertain, risky, hazardous

  2. Chancy as an adjective:

    subject to chance; random

  3. Chancy as an adjective (dated, colloquial):

    lucky; bringing good luck

  1. Dicey as an adjective:

    Fraught with danger.

  2. Dicey as an adjective:

    Of uncertain, risky outcome.

  3. Dicey as an adjective:

    Of doubtful or uncertain efficacy, provenance, etc.; dodgy.

  4. Dicey as an adjective (slang):

    Nauseating, rank.

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