patchier; patchiest
1
: marked by, consisting of, or diversified with patches
2
: irregular in appearance, makeup, or quality
Examples of patchy in a Sentence
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.
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Sudden Drops in visibility can occur as dense fog will be patchy.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The National Weather Service said in its daily forecast discussion on Friday that parts of the Bay Area interior and Central Coast will see some showers and patchy drizzle, especially near the coast or higher terrain.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Fog will be patchy in some areas, and following these guidelines will ensure drivers are ready to react to a sudden loss in visibility if fog is encountered.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
But the data will be patchy because of disruptions caused by the government shutdown; there will be no October unemployment report, for instance.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The National Weather Service said in its daily forecast discussion on Friday that parts of the Bay Area interior and Central Coast will see some showers and patchy drizzle, especially near the coast or higher terrain.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Fog will be patchy in some areas, and following these guidelines will ensure drivers are ready to react to a sudden loss in visibility if fog is encountered.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
But the data will be patchy because of disruptions caused by the government shutdown; there will be no October unemployment report, for instance.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Patchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patchy. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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patchy
adjective
patchier; patchiest
: consisting of or marked by patches : resembling patchwork
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