Iffy vs Dodgy - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between iffy and dodgy

is that iffy is (slang) of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality while dodgy is (uk|australian|nz) evasive and shifty.

(er)

(slang) Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.

He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me.

Uncertain or chancy.

The weather is still iffy for Saturday's shuttle launch.

* (of dubious authenticity) dodgy, dubious, fishy * See also

(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.

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