dicey

adjective

dic·​ey ˈdī-sē How to pronounce dicey (audio)
dicier; diciest
Synonyms of diceynext
: risky, unpredictable
a dicey proposition
dicey weather

Examples of dicey in a Sentence

Starting a business can be quite a dicey proposition. The weather looks a little dicey this morning. I hope it doesn't rain.
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The recoupment news comes at a time when big-budget Broadway musicals are finding an increasingly dicey financial environment. Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026 Left with a very dicey bunker shot from 40 yards, Rai had the option of playing it relatively safe and leaving himself 20 or so feet up the hill for birdie. Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026 The main problem is trying to monetize people and replace them, which is turning out to be a dicey call for most companies. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 May still be dicey getting the full race in. Greg Cote may 3, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dicey

Word History

Etymology

dice entry 1 + -y

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dicey was in 1950

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“Dicey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dicey. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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