Main Entry:

sketchy

Pronunciation:

\ˈske-chē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

sketch·i·er; sketch·i·est

Date:

1805

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