Dicey: meaning, definitions and examples

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dicey

[ ˈdaɪsi ]

^{Context #1}

in a risky situation

risky or uncertain; potentially dangerous

Synonyms

dangerous, risky, uncertain

Examples of usage

It's a bit dicey driving in these icy conditions.
The situation is getting a bit dicey now.

^{Context #2}

of poor quality

of poor quality or unreliable

Synonyms

dodgy, shaky, unreliable

Examples of usage

I wouldn't buy that car, it looks a bit dicey.
He gave me some dicey advice that I didn't trust.

Translations

Translations of the word "dicey" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arriscado

🇮🇳 जोखिम भरा

🇩🇪 riskant

🇮🇩 berisiko

🇺🇦 ризикований

🇵🇱 ryzykowny

🇯🇵 危険な（きけんな）

🇫🇷 risqué

🇪🇸 arriesgado

🇹🇷 riskli

🇰🇷 위험한 (wiheomhan)

🇸🇦 خطير

🇨🇿 rizikový

🇸🇰 riskantný

🇨🇳 危险的 (wēixiǎn de)

🇸🇮 tvegan

🇮🇸 áhættu

🇰🇿 қауіпті

🇬🇪 სარისკო

🇦🇿 riskli

🇲🇽 arriesgado

Word origin

The word 'dicey' originated from the noun 'dice,' referring to the small cube used in games of chance. Over time, 'dicey' evolved to describe situations that involve risk or uncertainty. The term became popular in the mid-20th century and is commonly used in informal contexts to convey a sense of danger or unreliability.