adjective
- giving or having shade; sheltered from direct sunlight
- dishonest or questionable in character or behavior
Usage: informal
Examples
- We sat under the shady oak tree to escape the heat.
- The shady side of the building stays cool all day.
- I found a shady spot in the park for our picnic.
- That used car dealer seems pretty shady to me.
- The company’s shady business practices led to an investigation.
- Something shady is going on with those financial records.