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 Warriors are 3-1 against the Suns – and an iffy call against Moody away from 4-0 – but a road playoff game is still a harrowing challenge. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026

Searches of Reddit's r/mintmobile on Tuesday for complaints about that only surfaced gripes about iffy performance, apparently disconnected from that usage threshold. —Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026

But unless that turns into wins, getting fans back to Target Field — particularly early in the season when the weather is still iffy — remains a hurdle the Twins will have trouble clearing. —Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026

In celebration, here's a ranking of every best picture winner, from iffy stuff where a recount seems in order to the very best of the best. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 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