skiffy

== English == === Etymology === A phonetic spelling of sci-fi to convey its deliberate mispronunciation (with "sc" being read as /sk/ and "i" being read as short vowel /i/ instead of diphthong /aɪ/). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈskɪfi/ Rhymes: -ɪfi === Noun === skiffy (uncountable) (fandom slang, usually derogatory or humorous) Low-quality science fiction. === References === Jeff Prucher, editor (2007), “skiffy”, in Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction, Oxford, Oxfordshire; New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, pages 186–187. Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2026), “skiffy n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.