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USA slang
Suspicious, dishonest, or untrustworthy.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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shady means Suspicious, dishonest, or untrustworthy. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"shady" means Suspicious, dishonest, or untrustworthy. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
A suspicious or uncomfortable situation/person (short for sketchy)
Suspicious, unsafe, or unreliable.
A dishonest scheme; to trick someone.
Dishonest or hypocritical.
Teen aesthetic with scrunchies, hydro flasks, and casual preppy style
I swear; emphasizing sincerity or seriousness about a statement
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