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
American English
/ˈdaɪ.si/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Risky or uncertain, and therefore likely to cause problems.
Practice out loudRisky or uncertain, and therefore likely to cause problems.
Driving on that icy road could be dicey.
a dicey situation · a dicey decision