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Pastsimple Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Dodgy

What is the best American equivalent for dodgy in the following contexts:

Kelly lives in a dodgy neigbourhood. (meaning dangerous, disreputable)
This is a dodgy situation. (meaning dangerous, risky)
The weather in England is a bit dodgy in spring. (meaning uncertain)
  

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Hi, What is the best American equivalent for dodgy in the following contexts: Here are some Canadian suggestions. Kelly lives in a dodgy neigbourhood. (meaning dangerous, disreputable) a hairy neighbourhood .

— Clive

  • Hi, What is the best American equivalent for dodgy in the following contexts: Here are some Canadian suggestions.
  • Kelly lives in a dodgy neigbourhood.
  • (meaning dangerous, disreputable) a hairy neighbourhood .
  • This is a dodgy situation.
  • (meaning dangerous, risky) a hairy situation .
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Hi,

What is the best American equivalent for dodgy in the following contexts: Here are some Canadian suggestions.

Kelly lives in a dodgy neigbourhood. (meaning dangerous, disreputable) a hairy neighbourhood.

This is a dodgy situation. (meaning dangerous, risky) a hairy situat
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shady neighbourhood (slang)
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What's wrong with dangerous neighborhood, risky situation, and uncertain in spring?

dicey and iffy are more like slang, if that's what you are looking for.

CJ
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