American English

How to pronounce dicey

adjectiveB2
DAIsee

/ˈdaɪ.si/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Risky or uncertain, and therefore likely to cause problems.

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Meanings & examples

adjectiveinformal

Risky or uncertain, and therefore likely to cause problems.

Driving on that icy road could be dicey.

Common phrases & grammar

a dicey situation · a dicey decision