Meaning & use
iffy
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uncertain, doubtful, or of questionable quality
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The weather forecast looked iffy, so we packed umbrellas just in case.
I'm a little iffy about eating leftovers that have been in the fridge for a week.
A note on using this word
An informal word, common in casual speech and writing but generally avoided in formal contexts, where 'uncertain' or 'questionable' would be preferred.
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