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shady
adjective \ˈshā-dē\
: giving or providing shade
: sheltered from the sun's light : having shade
: seeming to be dishonest
shad·i·ershad·i·est
Full Definition of SHADY
1
: producing or affording shade
2
: sheltered from the sun's rays
3
a : of questionable merit : uncertain, unreliable b : disreputable
— shad·i·ly \ˈshā-dəl-ē\ adverb
— shad·i·ness \ˈshā-dē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SHADY
1579
SHADY Defined for Kids
shady
adjective \ˈshā-dē\
shad·i·ershad·i·est
Definition of SHADY for Kids
1
: sheltered from the sun's rays
2
: producing shade <a shady tree>
3
: not right or honest <shady business deals>
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