iffy

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
12
Letters
4
Pronunciation
/ˈɪfi/

Definition of iffy

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (slang)Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
    “He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me.”
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adj

  1. (slang)Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
    “He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me.”
  2. Uncertain or chancy; risky.
    “The weather is still iffy for Saturday's rocket launch.”
    “That potato salad smells a bit iffy. Don't chance it — it's not worth salmonellosis.”
    ““He’s underground, anyway, so reception would be iffy.””
    “"Definitely something iffy, that's for sure.””

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Etymology

From if + -y.

Anagrams of iffy

2 plays · some not in Scrabble

Words you can make from iffy

2 playable · top: IFF (9 pts)

Best play iff 9 points

2-letter words

1 word

Hooks

4 extensions · 4 front

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