I have now heard the terms "dodgey" and "wonky" used legitimately in grammatically-correct conversation on two separate occasions - "dodgey" used in two separate conversations itself - by perfectly respectable British individuals. I am amused.
Could you please enlighten us as to the legitimate use of "dodgey" and "wonky?" I might like to use those words in some grammatically-correct conversation some time! ;)
Ah! But of course, you would want to know the exact definitions! Well, "dodgey" essentially means "shady," "sketchy," or not quite right in some way or another. For example, if you see a dodgey-looking fellow hanging 'round the door, you'd probably better see if you can catch a bobby and report the problem. Or, if those biscuits look dodgey, it probably means I've put in baking soda and not baking power, or some other such mishap. "Wonkey" is a bit more difficult to pin down, but I heard it in reference to a funny-looking key on our key chain: "the wonkey one," oddly-shaped, is for the mailbox :) I expect it just means odd or strange or funny ... but I might ask, just to be sure :)
Sweet! I totally have to use those words!!! along with all my other cool German words! Aunt Lucy, I love how your name is "Catherine's Mom" on your follower picture!
Could you please enlighten us as to the legitimate use of "dodgey" and "wonky?" I might like to use those words in some grammatically-correct conversation some time! ;)
ReplyDeleteAh! But of course, you would want to know the exact definitions! Well, "dodgey" essentially means "shady," "sketchy," or not quite right in some way or another. For example, if you see a dodgey-looking fellow hanging 'round the door, you'd probably better see if you can catch a bobby and report the problem. Or, if those biscuits look dodgey, it probably means I've put in baking soda and not baking power, or some other such mishap. "Wonkey" is a bit more difficult to pin down, but I heard it in reference to a funny-looking key on our key chain: "the wonkey one," oddly-shaped, is for the mailbox :) I expect it just means odd or strange or funny ... but I might ask, just to be sure :)
ReplyDeleteSweet! I totally have to use those words!!! along with all my other cool German words!
ReplyDeleteAunt Lucy, I love how your name is "Catherine's Mom" on your follower picture!