sketchy — incomplete or roughly done; vague or lacking in detail
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: incomplete or roughly done; vague or lacking in detail
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɛtʃi/
Example Sentences
- His alibi was so sketchy that even his pet goldfish looked suspicious.
- The restaurant's hygiene record was sketchy at best.
- I only have a sketchy understanding of quantum physics, which explains why my time machine only goes backward to yesterday's lunch.
sketchy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈskɛtʃi/]
incomplete or roughly done; vague or lacking in detail
work that is incomplete, roughly done, and lacking in proper detail
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Dutch 'schets' meaning a rough drawing or outline, which entered English as 'sketch' in the 17th century. The adjective 'sketchy' developed to mean incomplete or roughly done, like a preliminary sketch.
Breakdown
sketch (rough drawing) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“His alibi was so sketchy that even his pet goldfish looked suspicious.”
“The restaurant's hygiene record was sketchy at best.”
“I only have a sketchy understanding of quantum physics, which explains why my time machine only goes backward to yesterday's lunch.”
“The map was too sketchy to be of any real help.”
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