Adjective

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Of, from, or similar to fish.

Suspicious; inspiring doubt.

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Adjective

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Abounding in shades.

Causing shade.

* Bible, Job xl. 22

The shady trees cover him with their shadow.

Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.

* Francis Bacon

Cast it also that you may have rooms shady for summer and warm for winter.

(informal) Not trustworthy; disreputable.

He is a shady character.

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(UK, slang) Mean, cruel.

''Don't be shady , give us a go.

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