The difference between Dodgy and Risky

When used as adjectives, dodgy means evasive and shifty, whereas risky means dangerous, involving risks.

check bellow for the other definitions of Dodgy and Risky

  1. Dodgy as an adjective (UK, Australian, NZ):

    evasive and shifty

    Examples:

    "Asked why, a spokesman gave a dodgy answer about legal ramifications."

  2. Dodgy as an adjective (UK, Australian, NZ):

    unsound and unreliable

    Examples:

    "Never listen to dodgy advice."

    "The dodgy old machine kept breaking down."

  3. Dodgy as an adjective:

    dishonest

    Examples:

    "The more money the better, because there is always that dodgy politician or corrupt official to bribe."

    "I am sure you wouldn't want to be seen buying dodgy gear, would you? (stolen goods)."

  4. Dodgy as an adjective:

    risky

    Examples:

    "This is a slightly dodgy plan, because there is a lot that is being changed for this fix."

  5. Dodgy as an adjective:

    deviant

    Examples:

    "He's a dodgy Peeping Tom."

  6. Dodgy as an adjective:

    uncomfortable and weird

    Examples:

    "The situation was right dodgy."

    "I'm feeling dodgy today, probably got the flu."

  1. Risky as an adjective:

    Dangerous, involving risks.

    Examples:

    "Investing in this start-up company could be risky."

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