1
: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions
an iffy proposition
2
: of inconsistent or unreliable quality
iffiness
noun
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His likelihood of playing in the CIF SoCal Boys Golf Championship on Wednesday was iffy at best.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
Maybe the son kind of felt iffy about coming but the mom still wanted the gain in order to give to the son.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
Maybe the son kind of felt iffy about coming but the mom still wanted the gain in order to give to the son.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iffy. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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iffy
adjective
if·fy
ˈif-ē 
1
: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions
an iffy situation
2
: of inconsistent or unreliable quality
iffiness
noun
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