chancy — Involving considerable risk or uncertainty; unpredictable in outcome. Something that depends on chance rather than certainty.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Involving considerable risk or uncertainty; unpredictable in outcome. Something that depends on chance rather than certainty.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃæn.si/
Korean meaning: 위험하고 불확실한, 운에 맡기는
Korean pronunciation: 챈-시 (강세: 챈)
Example Sentences
- Buying a lottery ticket is a chancy way to get rich.
- My grandmother thinks online dating is too chancy for her granddaughter.
- It's chancy to leave your phone unattended in a coffee shop.
chancy
ADJECTIVE//ˈtʃæn.si//
Involving considerable risk or uncertainty; unpredictable in outcome. Something that depends on chance rather than certainty.
Involving considerable risk or uncertainty; unpredictable in outcome. Something that depends on chance rather than certainty.
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When fortune-telling gets chancy, even fancy dancing becomes unsteady!
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Origin
From the English word 'chance' meaning opportunity or luck, with the adjective-forming suffix '-y' added. The meaning evolved from 'dependent on chance' to 'risky or uncertain.'
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“Buying a lottery ticket is a chancy way to get rich.”
“My grandmother thinks online dating is too chancy for her granddaughter.”
“It's chancy to leave your phone unattended in a coffee shop.”
“Starting a restaurant during a pandemic seems pretty chancy to me.”
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