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English
Etymology
From if + -y.
Pronunciation
Adjective
iffy (comparative iffier, superlative iffiest)
- (slang) Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
- Synonyms: dodgy, dubious, fishy; see also Thesaurus:iffy
He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me.
- Uncertain or chancy; risky.
The weather is still iffy for Saturday's rocket launch.
That potato salad smells a bit iffy. Don't chance it — it's not worth salmonellosis.
Derived terms
Translations
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality
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