iffy

adjective

if·​fy ˈi-fē 

1

: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions

an iffy proposition

2

: of inconsistent or unreliable quality

iffiness noun

Examples of iffy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dumbest thing about how good Scheffler is remains that he was frustrated with himself this week and finished tied for third with some iffy driver play. —Brody Miller, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025

Three types of iffy content The Model Spec outlines formalized rules for restricting or generating potentially harmful content while staying within guidelines. —Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025

The idea might seem iffy as the Trump administration confounds its neighbors by toggling tariffs on and off and throwing countless jobs into doubt. —Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025

Colombia went all in on iffy tackles and complaining. —Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

if entry 1

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for iffy

• jiffy

Kids Definition

iffy

adjective

if·​fy ˈif-ē 

1

: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions

an iffy situation

2

: of inconsistent or unreliable quality

iffiness noun