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shady

/ˈʃeɪdi/
Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Dishonest or deceitful in business dealings or personal relationships.

    - "The used car salesman gave a shady deal."
    - "He was warned about the shady business partner."
  • adjective

    2. Giving an impression of secrecy or concealment.

    - "The shady corner of the alley was the perfect place for a clandestine meeting."
    - "The shady glen was a favorite hiding place for the fairies."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈʃeɪdi/



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Synonyms

corrupt , dodgy , dubious , equivocal , seedy , sketchy , suspicious
Rhymes
Words rhyming with shady
cady , radi , adi , adiary , hady , radie , rady , shady-daisy
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Shade (en) : The protective cover or shelter from sunlight or other harmful agents.

  2. Shade (en) : A dark, quiet place, often with trees or foliage.

  3. Shade (en) : A person who is not actively involved in a situation but influences it indirectly.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Shade (en) : The protective cover or shelter from sunlight or other harmful agents.

  2. Shade (en) : A dark, quiet place, often with trees or foliage.

  3. Shade (en) : A person who is not actively involved in a situation but influences it indirectly.

Variants
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shadier , shadiest , shadily , shadiness , shadinesses , shady
Forms
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shadily, shadier, shadiest

Etymology
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Old English scadig, from scadian 'to hide, conceal'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'shady' is often used to describe characters in film noir and other detective stories.

  2. In the United States, the term 'shady' is sometimes used to describe rural areas with no electricity or running water.

  3. The term 'shady' can also be used to describe a person who is attractive but has a hidden flaw or dark side.

Related Concepts
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  1. Dishonesty: The practice of lying or deceiving others, often for personal gain.

  2. Deception: The act of intentionally misleading or tricking someone.

  3. Secrecy: The state of being hidden or kept confidential.

Culture
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Shady is often used in literature and film to describe characters or situations that are morally ambiguous or deceitful. It can also refer to a place that is hidden or secretive. In music, the term 'shady' is sometimes used as a nickname for Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers.

How to Memorize "shady"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person acting dishonestly or deceptively. Imagine them hiding something or making a secret deal.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'shady' with the idea of secrecy or deceit.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'S' in shady stands for 'Secrecy' or 'Sneaky'.

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