1
: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions
an iffy proposition
2
: of inconsistent or unreliable quality
iffiness
noun
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Still, Karlsson’s work in the defensive zone has been iffy (sound familiar), and a shaky performance in a 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday drew the ire of Sullivan.
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
As a boxing match-style announcer intones some very iffy facts – 7’3 inches tall?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Flaherty has been iffy, but has the ability to throw seven innings.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The rest of the performance continued without significant problems — aside from a few iffy notes, Loomis maintained her confidence and composure for the remainder of the song.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
As a boxing match-style announcer intones some very iffy facts – 7’3 inches tall?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Flaherty has been iffy, but has the ability to throw seven innings.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The rest of the performance continued without significant problems — aside from a few iffy notes, Loomis maintained her confidence and composure for the remainder of the song.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iffy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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
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