Meaning

• Evasive and shifty

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

• Unsound and unreliable

  "Never listen to dodgy advice."

• Dishonest

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

• Risky

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

• Deviant

  "He's a dodgy Peeping Tom."

• Uncomfortable and weird

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