patchy
patchy
adj \ˈpa-chē\patch·i·erpatch·i·est
Definition of PATCHY
1
: marked by, consisting of, or diversified with patches
2
: irregular in appearance, makeup, or quality
— patch·i·ly \ˈpa-chə-lē\ adverb
— patch·i·ness \ˈpa-chē-nəs\ noun
See Examples of PATCHY
- The lawn is kind of patchy this year.
- Patchy fog made driving difficult.
- His knowledge of the language is patchy.
- She has only a patchy understanding of his condition.
First Known Use of PATCHY
1798
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