iffy
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈɪfi/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English if English -y English iffy From if + -y.
- Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
“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.”