iffy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “iffy” mean?
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
Is “iffy” formal or informal?
iffy is generally slang.