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Dodgier vs Doggier - What's the difference?

dodgier | doggier |

As adjectives the difference between dodgier and doggier

is that dodgier is (dodgy) while doggier is (doggy).

dodgier

English

Adjective

(head)
  • (dodgy)

    • dodgy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (UK, Australian, NZ) evasive and shifty
    • Asked why, a spokesman gave a dodgy answer about legal ramifications.
  • (UK, Australian, NZ) unsound and unreliable
    • Never listen to dodgy advice.
    The dodgy old machine kept breaking down.
  • dishonest
    • 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).
  • 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
    • The situation was right dodgy .
    I'm feeling dodgy today, probably got the flu.

    Synonyms

    * (unsound and unreliable) shaky * (risky) chancy, risky

    Anagrams

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    doggier

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (doggy)

    • doggy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * doggie

    Noun

    (doggies)
  • (childish, or, endearing) A dog, especially a small one.
    • That's such a cute little doggy , Keira!
  • doggy style
    • Her favourite position is doggy .

    Synonyms

    * (small dog) pup, puppy, puppy dog, pooch, poochie

    Related terms

    * doggy bag * doggy paddle * doggy style

    See also

    * dogie

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Suggesting of, or in the manner of a dog.