iffy

Meanings

• Adjective

  Doubtful, uncertain, or questionable

  - "The weather is iffy today."
  - "His decision was iffy and lacked conviction."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪfi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dodgy , dubious , fishy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with iffy
diffs , chiffs , hiffs

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Variants

List of all variants of iffy that leads to same result
iffier , iffiest , iffiness , iffinesses , iffy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'shaky' or 'unstable'. Derived from the Old English word 'ifigan', meaning 'to shake or toss'.

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Trivia

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1. The word iffy first appeared in print in 1811.

2. In the 1950s, iffy was used as a slang term for marijuana in the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dubious: Similar in meaning to iffy, but with a more formal or serious connotation.

2. Indecisive: Someone who is iffy may also be indecisive, but indecisiveness is a separate trait.

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How to Memorize "iffy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wobbly or shaky object to help remember the meaning of iffy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word iffy with doubt or uncertainty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I FFY' to remember the meaning: If FFY, then it's uncertain or doubtful.

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