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Dodgy

usgb/ˈdɑːdʒi/Volume
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Trustworthy?

Use 'dodgy' to express doubts about someone's honesty or integrity.

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I wouldn't borrow money from him; he has a dodgy reputation.
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Colloquial Caution

'Dodgy' is informal not typically used in formal writing or serious articles.

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You'd call a street market watch 'dodgy', not a defective product in a report.
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Hidden Problems

Something 'dodgy' might appear fine at first glance but has hidden issues.

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The contract seems okay, but it might be a bit dodgy upon closer examination.
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