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Dodgy vs Sneaky - What's the difference?

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Sneaky is a synonym of dodgy.



As adjectives the difference between dodgy and sneaky

is that dodgy is evasive and shifty while sneaky is difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries.

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

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    sneaky

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries
    • Catching those thieves will be hard, they're so sneaky they keep deluding us
  • dishonest; deceitful

    • Synonyms

    * slippery * evasive, dodgy

    Derived terms

    * sneaky pete * sneaky suspicion * sneaky romainians

    Related terms

    * sneak

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