How to Pronounce "a shady deal"
expression
uh SHAY-dee DEEL
uh SHAY-dee DEEL
Definition
An agreement or business deal that is dishonest, secretive, or likely involves illegal or unethical actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃeɪdi/ /ˈdiɫ
British English
æɪ/ /ʃˈeɪdi/ /dˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SHAY-dee DEEL
UK
uh SHAY-dee DEEL
Listen in Context
The company made a shady deal with unknown partners.
He refused to join a shady deal.
People warned him about a shady deal.
I could tell right away it was a shady deal—the details didn’t add up.