The difference between Chancy and Iffy
When used as adjectives, chancy means uncertain, risky, hazardous, whereas iffy means of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
check bellow for the other definitions of Chancy and Iffy
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Chancy as an adjective:
uncertain, risky, hazardous
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Chancy as an adjective:
subject to chance; random
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Chancy as an adjective (dated, colloquial):
lucky; bringing good luck
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Iffy as an adjective (slang):
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
Examples:
"He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me."
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Iffy as an adjective:
Uncertain or chancy.
Examples:
"The weather is still iffy for Saturday's shuttle launch."