dodgy characters

noun phrase

Meaning

People whose behavior or appearance suggests they are dishonest, untrustworthy, or involved in illegal activities.

Examples

The bar was full of dodgy characters, so we decided to leave immediately.
He warned me to stay away from those dodgy characters hanging around the train station.

Synonyms: suspicious people, shady characters, sketchy individuals, unsavory types

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dodgy characters

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈdɒdʒi ˈkærəktərz

Definition

People whose behavior or appearance suggests they are dishonest, untrustworthy, or involved in illegal activities.

Examples

The bar was full of dodgy characters, so we decided to leave immediately.
He warned me to stay away from those dodgy characters hanging around the train station.

Synonyms of dodgy characters

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