iffy

(ifē)

adjective iffier, iffiest

Informal not definite; containing doubtful elements; dependent upon varying conditions: an iffy situation

Origin: see if & -y

See iffy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective if·fi·er, if·fi·est
Informal
Doubtful; uncertain: an iffy proposition.

Origin:

Origin: From if

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Related Forms:

  • ifˈfi·ness noun

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