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Iffy vs Sketchy - What's the difference?

iffy | sketchy |

In lang=en terms the difference between iffy and sketchy

is that iffy is of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality while sketchy is of questionable or doubtful quality.

iffy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (slang) Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
  • He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me.
  • Uncertain or chancy.
  • The weather is still iffy for Saturday's shuttle launch.

    Synonyms

    * (of dubious authenticity) dodgy, dubious, fishy * See also

    Anagrams

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    sketchy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
  • The first draft included a sketchy design.
  • Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
  • (slang) Of questionable or doubtful quality.
  • The sketchy repair job did not look like it would hold.
  • (slang, of a person) Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.
  • Because he is so sketchy , I always think that he is up to something.
  • (slang, of a person) Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment.
  • Jack is so sketchy , I think he's stalking me.

    Synonyms

    * dicey * dodgy * seedy * shady

    See also

    * skeezy