B2adjectiveinformalcrimenature
US/ˈʃeɪ.di/
UK/ˈʃeɪ.di/
seeming dishonest or illegal; also protected from the sun by trees or buildings
In context
He made his money through some shady deals abroad.
Let's find a shady spot under the trees for our picnic.
That guy selling tickets outside looks really shady.
Words that go with shady
adjective + noun
- shady dealHe was arrested for a shady deal.
- shady characterA shady character was hanging around the car park.
- shady spotWe parked in a shady spot.
- shady businessThe company was involved in shady business.
verb + adjective
- look shadyThat offer looks shady to me.