Dodgily

/ˈdɒdʒɪlɪ/ adverb

Definition

In a manner characterized by evasion, trickery, or unreliability; in a dodgy way.

Etymology

From 'dodgy' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' Converts the adjective describing unreliability into an adverb describing how an action is performed with evasion or dishonesty.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ly' to 'dodgy' creates the wonderfully specific word for how someone might answer a question—not directly, but dodgily, with all the evasion and careful wording implied.

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