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Definition of chancy

chancy

/ˈtʃæn.si/
chan · cy
Adverb:chancily
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• adjective

1

Subject to chance; uncertain, unpredictable, or risky.

Example

"Investing all of your savings into a single startup is a chancy proposition."

2

Scottish Lucky, fortunate, or auspicious.

Example

"In older Scottish folklore, certain days of the year were considered far more chancy for a wedding than others."

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chancellor
chancellorship
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chandelier
chandigarh
chandler

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'chance' plus the suffix '-y'. Originally used in Scottish English to mean 'lucky' or 'auspicious', its primary meaning shifted in the 19th century to 'uncertain' or 'risky'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chancy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chancy
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