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shady.

Abounding in shades.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈʃeɪdi/

  1. Abounding in shades.

  2. Causing shade.

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

  4. Not trustworthy; disreputable.

    informal
    He is a shady character.

  5. Mean, cruel.

    UK · slang
Where this word comes from

From shade + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian skaadich, skaddich (“shady”), German schattig (“shady”).

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