Iffy
adjective
Not certain, doubtful, or not completely good in quality.
The weather looks a bit iffy. We may have to postpone the picnic.
Often appears as...
- iffy proposition
- iffy weather
Usage tips
Informal
adjective
Not certain, doubtful, or not completely good in quality.
The weather looks a bit iffy. We may have to postpone the picnic.
Often appears as...
- iffy proposition
- iffy weather
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Reliability Concerns
Use 'iffy' to express skepticism about how dependable someone or something is.
The car has been making strange noises; it's looking a bit iffy.
Pro Tip 2/3Plan Flexibility
Suggesting that plans could change due to uncertainty? 'Iffy' is your word.
The trip is iffy—it all depends on the funding approval.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
'Iffy' is casual; use it in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.
I'm iffy about seeing that movie; it's gotten mixed reviews.
Pro Tip 1/3Reliability Concerns
Use 'iffy' to express skepticism about how dependable someone or something is.
The car has been making strange noises; it's looking a bit iffy.
Pro Tip 2/3Plan Flexibility
Suggesting that plans could change due to uncertainty? 'Iffy' is your word.
The trip is iffy—it all depends on the funding approval.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
'Iffy' is casual; use it in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.
I'm iffy about seeing that movie; it's gotten mixed reviews.
Pro Tip 1/3Reliability Concerns
Use 'iffy' to express skepticism about how dependable someone or something is.
The car has been making strange noises; it's looking a bit iffy.
Pro Tip 2/3Plan Flexibility
Suggesting that plans could change due to uncertainty? 'Iffy' is your word.
The trip is iffy—it all depends on the funding approval.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
'Iffy' is casual; use it in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.
I'm iffy about seeing that movie; it's gotten mixed reviews.
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Video examples
David Pogue: Cool new...
Well I guess that was the gist. And lastly, I just have to talk about this one. This is my favorite of all time. It's called Popularitydialer.com. Basically, you're going to go on some iffy date, or a potentially bad meeting.
Video examples
David Pogue: Cool new...
Well I guess that was the gist. And lastly, I just have to talk about this one. This is my favorite of all time. It's called Popularitydialer.com. Basically, you're going to go on some iffy date, or a potentially bad meeting.
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Quote examples
Neil Patrick Harris
American Actor
It's like, the more you commit, the happier the animators are; if you're at all iffy and concerned, then it doesn't free them up to do as much fun stuff, so you have to just go for it and, again, trust the people around you and not be seemingly guarded and numb. Throw caution to the wind a bit.
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Neil Blumenthal
American Businessman
If you don't plan to dive in and dedicate all of your time to your startup, you probably shouldn't be looking for funding. It's hard enough asking for money when you believe in an idea; asking for money to fund something you're iffy about is ten times more strenuous.
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Shaun Livingston
American Basketball Player
The organizations that I've worked with, whether I have gotten cut or whether I have excelled, the always communicated with me honestly and openly. The ones that weren't so good, the communication was iffy.
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Luke Bryan
American Musician
Nothing is more frustrating to me than putting a song on an album and regret putting it on there. I'm excited that there are no songs on 'Tailgates & Tanlines' that I'm iffy about.
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Thomas Frank
American Author
In the subprime mortgage industry, bankers handed out iffy loans like candy at a parade because such loans meant revenue and, hence, bonuses for executives in the here-and-now.
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor
English Musician
The NHS is a bit iffy when you sprain an ankle, but when it's a high-priority issue, it's fantastic. They don't mess about. They're incredibly efficient when things go wrong.
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Bernadette Peters
American Actress
I lost a very dear friend who lived with AIDS for about 17 years. Rejecting early treatments that were iffy, he thought he saved himself. I really miss him a lot.
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Johnny Marr
English Musician
You can grow up without having to conform, stop going to shows, stop having a record collection, start being politically iffy.
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Aesop Rock
American Musician
The neighbors prefer I don't do vocals at night. It gets a little iffy when I'm screaming.
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Jason Pierre-Paul
American Athlete
Anytime you have an injury, you're going to be iffy about stuff.
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Neil Patrick Harris
American Actor
It's like, the more you commit, the happier the animators are; if you're at all iffy and concerned, then it doesn't free them up to do as much fun stuff, so you have to just go for it and, again, trust the people around you and not be seemingly guarded and numb. Throw caution to the wind a bit.
Quote examples
Neil Blumenthal
American Businessman
If you don't plan to dive in and dedicate all of your time to your startup, you probably shouldn't be looking for funding. It's hard enough asking for money when you believe in an idea; asking for money to fund something you're iffy about is ten times more strenuous.
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Shaun Livingston
American Basketball Player
The organizations that I've worked with, whether I have gotten cut or whether I have excelled, the always communicated with me honestly and openly. The ones that weren't so good, the communication was iffy.
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Luke Bryan
American Musician
Nothing is more frustrating to me than putting a song on an album and regret putting it on there. I'm excited that there are no songs on 'Tailgates & Tanlines' that I'm iffy about.
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Thomas Frank
American Author
In the subprime mortgage industry, bankers handed out iffy loans like candy at a parade because such loans meant revenue and, hence, bonuses for executives in the here-and-now.
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor
English Musician
The NHS is a bit iffy when you sprain an ankle, but when it's a high-priority issue, it's fantastic. They don't mess about. They're incredibly efficient when things go wrong.
Quote examples
Bernadette Peters
American Actress
I lost a very dear friend who lived with AIDS for about 17 years. Rejecting early treatments that were iffy, he thought he saved himself. I really miss him a lot.
Quote examples
Johnny Marr
English Musician
You can grow up without having to conform, stop going to shows, stop having a record collection, start being politically iffy.
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Aesop Rock
American Musician
The neighbors prefer I don't do vocals at night. It gets a little iffy when I'm screaming.
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Jason Pierre-Paul
American Athlete
Anytime you have an injury, you're going to be iffy about stuff.
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