iffy

adjective if·fy \ˈi-fē\

: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions : not certain

: not certain to be good

Full Definition of IFFY

: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions <an iffy proposition>

: of inconsistent or unreliable quality

— if·fi·ness noun

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First Known Use: 1937

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