Definition of SHADY

shady

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • (of businesses and businessmen) unscrupulous
    • "a shady operation"
  • of questionable taste or morality
  • not as expected
    • "a shady deal"
  • filled with shade
    • "the shady side of the street"

Adj

  • Abounding in shades.
  • Causing shade.
  • Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.
  • Not trustworthy; disreputable.
  • Mean, cruel.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 12

shady is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
shady is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
shady is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

shady is a valid Words With Friends word