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Shady

Definition:

"Shady" is a slang term that means something or someone that is suspicious, dishonest, or untrustworthy.

Use case:

You can use "shady" to describe situations, people, or actions that seem sketchy or questionable. For example, if someone offers you a deal that sounds too good to be true, you might say, "That sounds a little shady to me." Or if you catch someone lying to you, you might say, "That's really shady behavior."


The usage of the idiom 'Shady' in a sentence

• She gave me a shady look when I told her I couldn't make it to her party.

• That bar looked pretty shady from the outside, but once we got in, it turned out to be a lot of fun.

• I don't trust him at all, he's always got some shady business going on in the background.

• I don't want to go to that part of town, it's too shady for me.

• I heard some shady rumors about that new restaurant, so I'm not sure if I want to try it out yet.

• The company's financial statements are looking pretty shady - I think they might be involved in some illegal activities.

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