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Iffy: meaning, definitions and examples

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iffy

 

[ หˆษชfi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

uncertain situation

Iffy is an adjective used to describe something that is uncertain, questionable, or unreliable. It often implies that there is a lack of confidence in the outcome of a situation or decision.

Synonyms

doubtful, questionable, uncertain

Examples of usage

  • The weather looks iffy for tomorrow's picnic.
  • Her explanation was a bit iffy, leaving us all confused.
  • The financial forecast is looking iffy this quarter.

Translations

Translations of the word "iffy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duvidoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฆเคฟเค—เฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zweifelhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ragu-ragu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะผะฝั–ะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…tpliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็–‘ใ‚ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท douteux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dudoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรผpheli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์‹ฌ์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุจูˆู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochybnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochybnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ็–‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvomljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vafasรถm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะผำ™ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒญแƒ•แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผbhษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dudoso

Etymology

The term 'iffy' originated in the early 20th century and is believed to be a variant of the term 'if', reflecting uncertainty. It may have been popularized through American slang, illustrating a casual way to express doubt or a lack of confidence in something. Over time, 'iffy' has become accustomed to casual conversation and writing, particularly in contexts where the speaker wishes to convey skepticism or ambivalence. Its usage has broadened to encompass various situations, from personal decisions to weather forecasts, making it a versatile term in colloquial English. The transformation from a simple conjunction to an adjective illustrates the dynamic nature of language, where terms evolve and adapt based on societal needs and cultural shifts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,754, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.