General
iffy
What does iffy mean?
Of uncertain quality or reliability; questionable.
"The weather looks a bit iffy for the barbie."
Origin
From 'if' plus '-y'; shared with British English.
Frequently asked questions
What does iffy mean?
It means doubtful, uncertain or a bit risky, whether about quality, reliability or how something might turn out.
Where does the word iffy come from?
It's simply built from the word 'if' with a '-y' ending, and is used in both Australian and British English.
How do you use iffy in a sentence?
You might say 'The weather's looking iffy' to mean it's uncertain and could turn bad.
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