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Meaning
Adj
●
Abounding in shades.
●
Causing shade.
●
Overspread with
shade
;
sheltered
from the
glare
of
light
or
sultry
heat.
●
Not
trustworthy
; disreputable.
●
In British English:
Mean, cruel.
Name
●
A surname.
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Origin
shady
English
-y
English
-y
Middle English (1100-1500)
shade
English
sceadu
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Corrupt
Dodgy
Dubious
Equivocal
Seedy
Sketchy
Suspicious
Questionable
Dark
Related
Sleazy
Creepy
Dishonest
Fishy
Disreputable
Unsavory
Sneaky
Secretive
Nefarious
Weird
Scuzzy
Trashy
Underhanded
Nasty
Strange
Unscrupulous
Sheisty
Dirty
Unethical
Devious
Mysterious
Dumb
Petty
Unprofessional
Obscure
Wooded
Crooked
Mischievous
Reckless
Dull
Funny
Cold
Rocky
Childish
Sinister
Lush
Sordid
Boring
Risky
Lame
Secret
Sunny
Deceitful
Ugly
Cruel
Stupid
Filthy
Fraudulent
Dusty
Clandestine
Murky
Quiet
Rough
More
Rhymes
Lady
Shady
Blady
Sadie
Spady
Zayde
M'Lady
Fraidy
Milady
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