Iffiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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iffiest

 

[ ˈɪ.fi.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of uncertainty

The term 'iffiest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'iffy', which means something that is uncertain or questionable. It is often used to describe situations, decisions, or outcomes that are particularly dubious or not clearly defined. In essence, if something is described as the 'iffiest', it indicates that it has the highest degree of uncertainty compared to other options. This word is commonly used in informal contexts, often in discussions where various possibilities are weighed and some seem less reliable than others.

Synonyms

most questionable, most uncertain, most unsure.

Examples of usage

  • The weather forecast looks the iffiest for the weekend.
  • He gave the iffiest excuse for not showing up to the meeting.
  • Of all our plans, the picnic seems to be the iffiest option.
  • That deal feels like the iffiest one we’ve seen so far.

Translations

Translations of the word "iffiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais incerto

🇮🇳 सबसे असुरक्षित

🇩🇪 am unsichersten

🇮🇩 paling tidak pasti

🇺🇦 найбільш невизначений

🇵🇱 najbardziej niepewny

🇯🇵 最も不確かな

🇫🇷 le plus incertain

🇪🇸 el más incierto

🇹🇷 en belirsiz

🇰🇷 가장 불확실한

🇸🇦 الأكثر غموضًا

🇨🇿 nejistější

🇸🇰 najistejší

🇨🇳 最不确定

🇸🇮 najbolj negotov

🇮🇸 óvissast

🇰🇿 ең белгісіз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე არამყარი

🇦🇿 ən qeyri-müəyyən

🇲🇽 el más incierto

Etymology

The word 'iffy' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, with some sources placing its first known use in the 1940s. It is thought to have derived from the dialectal English term 'if', which indicates a condition or uncertainty. The addition of the '-y' suffix transformed it into an adjective, suggesting a characteristic of being unsure or unreliable. The superlative form 'iffiest' follows standard English morphological rules to denote the highest degree of the quality described by 'iffy'. Over the years, 'iffy' has become popular in colloquial English, particularly in informal speech, representing hesitancy or a lack of assurance in various contexts. Its usage has expanded to encompass a wide range of scenarios, from casual conversations to more serious discussions about decision-making.