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Definition of iffy

iffy

  • to feel bad, not right or normal.
    I'm feeling kind of iffy today.
    That's kind of iffy.
    Its pretty iffy.

    Last edited on Apr 16 2013. Submitted by Michael W. from Royal Oak, MI, USA on Jul 27 1998.

  • to have a problem.
    Do we have an iffy bitch, because I really wanna know?!

    Last edited on May 04 2018. Submitted by Anonymous on May 03 2018.

adjective

  • having doubts.
    I'm not sure if I want to go; I'm a bit iffy about it.

    Last edited on May 31 2004. Submitted by Matthew R. from Blackpool, United Kingdom on May 31 2004.

  • doubtful.
    It's pretty iffy if the event is going to happen.

    Last edited on Dec 19 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

  • questionable.
                                                                      

    Citation from "Chapter 9", Eastbound & Down (TV), Season 2 Episode 3 (2010) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Dec 19 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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