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Iffy

//ˈɪfi// adj, slang

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

Etymology

From if + -y.

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