Definition of CHANCY

chancy

Adjective Satellite

  • of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk; - New Yorker
  • subject to accident or chance or change
    • "a chancy appeal at best"

Adj

  • Uncertain; risky; hazardous.
  • Subject to chance; random.
  • Lucky; bringing good luck.

Adjective

  • Full of risk or uncertainty; dicey.

Examples

  • Making a CHANCY play paid off, earning him a significant lead in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From chance + -y.

Scrabble Score: 16

chancy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
chancy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chancy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

chancy: valid Words With Friends Word