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Definition of: shady
(shā′dē) adjective shad·i·er, shad·i·est
1. Full of shade; casting a shade.
2. Shaded or sheltered.
3. Morally questionable; dubious; suspicious.
4. Quiet; hidden. See synonyms under DARK.
—to keep shady
1. To stay in hiding; keep out of the way.
2. To hide and protect (another).
—on the shady side of Older than; past the age of.
—shad′i·ly adverb
—shad′i·ness noun
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