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- DictionaryIf·fy/ˈifē/
adjective
- 1. full of uncertainty; doubtful: informal "the prospect for classes resuming next Wednesday seems iffy"
Definition of iffy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Iffy definition: full of unresolved points or questions. See examples of IFFY used in a sentence.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English if‧fy /ˈɪfi/ adjective informal 1 British English not very good That meat smells a bit iffy to me. 2 not certain to happen SYN doubtful The July date is still rather iffy. Examples from the Corpus iffy • Your chances of finding a better job are iffy.
1. . doubtful, unsettled, uncertain, speculative. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: iffy /ˈɪfɪ/ adj (iffier, iffiest) informal uncertain or subject to contingency. Etymology: 20th Century: from if + -y1. Synonyms: unsettled, doubtful, uncertain, chancy, dicey, more...
Jan 8, 2024 · 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 . The weather is still iffy for Saturday's shuttle launch.
Britannica Dictionary definition of IFFY. [also more iffy; most iffy] informal. 1. : having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions : not certain. an iffy situation/proposal/decision. It's iffy [= doubtful] whether he can play in the game. 2. : not certain to be good.
UK /ˈɪfi/ adjective Word forms: iffier, iffiest (informal) 1. full of uncertainty; doubtful the prospect for classes resuming next Wednesday seems iffy Examples The full game was looking a bit iffy for a while there, but after playing the demo I'm sold.Australian The young pair is remarkably candid in the book about their iffy journalistic metho...
