adj
iffy
IH-fee
adj
1
Uncertain, doubtful, or of questionable quality.
"The weather forecast for the weekend looks iffy."
"That leftover chicken smells a bit iffy — I wouldn't eat it."
How to Use Iffy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot quite trustworthy, reliable, or certain.
When to use it
Casual and conversational — not used in formal writing.
Common pairings
sound iffy
a bit iffy
iffy weather
Word Forms
iffier comparative, iffiest superlative
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Etymology
From if + -y.