iffy

adjective
UK: /ˈɪfi/
US: /ˈɪfi/

  1. Something that is iffy is doubtful or questionable.

    1. The milk smells iffy, I don't think I'll drink it.
    2. The weather forecast is iffy for tomorrow's picnic, so we might need a backup plan.

  2. If something is iffy, it means that is uncertain or risky.

    1. That plan sounds kind of iffy to me.
    2. The deal seemed iffy from the start, and I advised him not to proceed.

Synonyms

questionable uncertain dubious risky doubtful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "iffy" in English means: Something that is iffy is doubtful or questionable., If something is iffy, it means that is uncertain or risky..

The phonetic transcription of "iffy" is /ˈɪfi/ in British English and /ˈɪfi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "iffy": questionable, uncertain, dubious, risky, doubtful.

Example usage of "iffy": "The milk smells iffy, I don't think I'll drink it.". More examples on the page.