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

Probably, although when is a little iffy, says Reese Witherspoon, who executive-produced and co-starred in the Emmy-winning HBO series alongside Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep, Zoe Kravitz, Alexander Skarsgaard and others. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026

The 59-year-old returned to The Pitt for season two, now airing on HBO, after an iffy season-one finale. —Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026

The rest of the market is somewhat iffy. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026

Then, as Polly’s (Helen McRory) stand-in, Kaulo (Rebecca Ferguson), the mystical twin of Tommy’s long-dead Roma lover (and Duke’s mother), who has dubious intentions — and an equally iffy accent to match. —Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026

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