adj, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality. slang

   "He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me."

2. 2
   Uncertain or chancy; risky.

   "The weather is still iffy for Saturday's rocket launch."

Adjective

1. 1
   subject to accident or chance or change wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

chancydubiousdodgydubiousfishyaccidental

Antonyms

All antonyms

absolutereliablesolid

Example

More examples

"There's something iffy about the situation."

Etymology

From if + -y.

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