à la noix — meaning in English

English meaning

• dodgy adj Dishonest or unreliable; not to be trusted.
• phony adj Fake or fraudulent; not genuine.

Senses

à la noix is used for these senses in English:

• dodgy (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Evasive and shifty.
• phony (informal) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.

dodgy — full definition

1. adj Dishonest or unreliable; not to be trusted.
2. adj Risky, uncertain, or in poor condition.

phony — full definition

1. adj Fake or fraudulent; not genuine.
2. noun A person who pretends to be something they are not.

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