Iffy: meaning, definitions and examples
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iffy
[ หษชfi ]
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:
๐ต๐น duvidoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฆเคฟเคเฅเคง
๐ฉ๐ช zweifelhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ ragu-ragu
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะฝัะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wฤ tpliwy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท douteux
๐ช๐ธ dudoso
๐น๐ท ลรผpheli
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฌ์ค๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ pochybnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ pochybnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ dvomljiv
๐ฎ๐ธ vafasรถm
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะผำะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแญแแแแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผbhษli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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