shady

Meaning

Adjective

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

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Origin

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

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