shady
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adjective \ˈshā-dē\shad·i·ershad·i·est
Definition of SHADY
1
: producing or affording shade
2
: sheltered from the sun's rays
3
a : of questionable merit : uncertain, unreliable b : disreputable
— shad·i·ly \ˈshā-dəl-ē\ adverb
— shad·i·ness \ˈshā-dē-nəs\ noun
See Examples of SHADY
- Their backyard is nice and shady.
- I don't trust him. He seems like a pretty shady character.
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