sketchy
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adjective \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
See Examples of SKETCHY
- The details about the accident are still a little sketchy.
- I have only a sketchy idea of how it works.
First Known Use of SKETCHY
1805
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