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ffy
Comparative
iffier
Superlative
iffiest
1
having a feeling of uncertainty or doubt toward something
- The weather forecast for the picnic looks iffy, so we might need a backup plan.
- His explanation seemed a bit iffy, so I'm not sure if I believe him.
- The reliability of the website seemed iffy, so I double-checked the information elsewhere.
- The validity of his argument seemed iffy, lacking supporting evidence.
- The accuracy of the news report seemed iffy, so I verified the information with other sources.
2
not in ideal condition or quality
- The old car sounded iffy, with strange noises coming from the engine.
- The hotel room was a bit iffy, with peeling wallpaper and a musty smell.
- The fruit in the basket looks iffy; some of it might be spoiled.
- The food at that restaurant was iffy, so I decided to eat elsewhere.
- I wouldn’t trust that iffy car to take you on a long road trip.