chancy

/ˈtʃænsi/
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Other forms: chancier; chanciest; chancily

Definitions of chancy
  1. adjective
    subject to accident or chance or change
    “a chancy appeal at best”
    synonyms: flukey, fluky, iffy
    uncertain
    not certain to occur; not inevitable
  2. adjective
    of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk
    synonyms: chanceful, dicey, dodgy
    dangerous, unsafe
    involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
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