Check Dictionary
Find out more about a word, its definitions, and word-game validity.
Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
Valid in These Word Lists
TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of dodgy
adjective
- Evasive and shifty Example: Asked why, a spokesman gave a dodgy answer about legal ramifications.
- Unsound and unreliable Example: Never listen to dodgy advice.
- Dishonest Example: I am sure you wouldn't want to be seen buying dodgy gear, would you? (stolen goods).
- Risky Example: This is a slightly dodgy plan, because there is a lot that is being changed for this fix.
- Deviant Example: He's a dodgy Peeping Tom.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.