How do you use "Iffy" in a sentence?

The weather looks a bit iffy for the picnic. I'm feeling iffy about the whole deal. That sushi looks iffy—I'd skip it. His alibi seems pretty iffy to me.

Iffy

Q: What does "Iffy" mean?

Uncertain, doubtful, or of questionable quality Something iffy is uncertain or suspect—you're not sure about it. Can describe plans that might not happen, quality that's questionable, or situations that make you uneasy.

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含义: Uncertain, doubtful, or of questionable quality

不确定的、可疑的、质量有问题的

Incierto, dudoso, o de calidad cuestionable

不確かな、疑わしい、品質が怪しい

불확실한, 의심스러운, 품질이 의문스러운

Something iffy is uncertain or suspect—you're not sure about it. Can describe plans that might not happen, quality that's questionable, or situations that make you uneasy.

某事iffy意味着不确定或可疑——你对它没把握。可以描述可能不会发生的计划、质量可疑的东西，或让你不安的情况。

Algo 'iffy' es incierto o sospechoso—no estás seguro al respecto. Puede describir planes que podrían no suceder, calidad cuestionable, o situaciones que te hacen sentir incómodo.

「Iffy」なものは不確かで疑わしい——確信が持てない。実現しないかもしれない計画、品質が怪しいもの、不安にさせる状況を表現できる。

Iffy는 무언가가 불확실하거나 의심스러운 상태를 뜻합니다. 이루어질지 모르는 계획, 품질이 의문스러운 것, 또는 불안하게 만드는 상황을 묘사할 수 있습니다.

例句

The weather looks a bit iffy for the picnic.
野餐的天气看起来有点不妙。
El tiempo parece un poco incierto para el picnic.
ピクニックの天気がちょっと怪しそう。
소풍 날 날씨가 좀 불안해 보여.
I'm feeling iffy about the whole deal.
我对整个交易感觉不太对劲。
Me siento inseguro sobre todo el trato.
この取引全体についてちょっと不安。
이 거래 전체가 좀 불안해.
That sushi looks iffy—I'd skip it.
那个寿司看起来有问题——我会跳过。
Ese sushi se ve sospechoso—lo evitaría.
あの寿司は怪しそう——やめとく。
저 초밥은 좀 의심스러워 보여—안 먹는 게 좋겠어.
His alibi seems pretty iffy to me.
他的不在场证明在我看来相当可疑。
Su coartada me parece bastante dudosa.
彼のアリバイはかなり怪しいと思う。
그의 알리바이는 꽤 수상해 보여.

发音

/ˈɪfi/

用法指南

语境: friends, family, casual

语气: doubtful, uncertain

✓ 正确说法

It's a bit iffy.
有点不太确定。
Es un poco incierto.
ちょっと怪しい。
좀 미심쩍어
I'm feeling iffy about it.
我对此感觉不太好。
Me siento inseguro al respecto.
それについてちょっと不安。
그건 좀 불안해
Looks iffy to me.
在我看来有点问题。
Me parece sospechoso.
私には怪しく見える。
내가 보기엔 좀 수상해

✗ 错误说法

Very casual—'uncertain' or 'doubtful' for formal contexts
非常随意——正式场合用'uncertain'或'doubtful'
Muy casual—'uncertain' o 'doubtful' para contextos formales
とてもカジュアル——フォーマルな場面では「uncertain」や「doubtful」を使う
매우 캐주얼한 표현——격식 있는 자리에서는 'uncertain'이나 'doubtful'을 쓰세요
Generally well understood
通常容易理解
Generalmente bien entendido
一般的によく理解されている
일반적으로 잘 통하는 표현이에요

常见错误

Can mean uncertain (plans) or poor quality (food)
Context determines exact meaning

起源与历史

From 'if' with a '-y' suffix, creating an adjective meaning 'full of ifs'—uncertain, conditional, questionable. Simple word formation that captures doubt perfectly.

词源: From 'if' + '-y' suffix, meaning full of uncertainty

最早记录: British slang from early 20th century

文化背景

Era: Early 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common in everyday British conversation; Used casually across English

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.

变体

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