English Explanatory Dictionary

chancy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Uncertain; risky; hazardous.
  2. Subject to chance; random.
  3. Lucky; bringing good luck.
name
  1. An English surname from Old French.
  2. A male given name transferred from the surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃænsi/ /ˈtʃɑːnsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chancy.wav

Word forms

chancy chancier chanciest chancey

Etymology

From chance + -y.

Synonyms

dicey iffy

Derived words

chancily chanciness unchancy wanchancy
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