sketchy

sketchy

adj \ˈske-chē\

sketch·i·ersketch·i·est

Definition of SKETCHY

1

: of the nature of a sketch : roughly outlined

2

: wanting in completeness, clearness, or substance : slight, superficial <the details are sketchy>

3

: questionable, iffy <got into a sketchy situation> <a sketchy character>

— sketch·i·ly \ˈske-chə-lē\ adverb

— sketch·i·ness \ˈske-chē-nəs\ noun

Examples of SKETCHY

1. The details about the accident are still a little sketchy.
2. I have only a sketchy idea of how it works.

First Known Use of SKETCHY

1805

Rhymes with SKETCHY

kvetchy, tetchy