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iffy

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈɪfi/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English if English -y English iffy From if + -y.

  1. Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.

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

  2. 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.