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iffy
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iffy
(adjective)
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iffy
/
ˈ
ɪfi/
adjective
iffier
;
iffiest
iffy
/
ˈ
ɪfi/
adjective
iffier
;
iffiest
Learner's definition of IFFY
[
also more iffy; most iffy
]
informal
1
:
having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions
:
not certain
an
iffy
situation/proposal/decision
It's
iffy
[=
doubtful
] whether he can play in the game.
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2
:
not certain to be good
I'm hoping to play golf tomorrow, but the weather looks a bit
iffy
. [=there's a chance that the weather will be bad]
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