• Sketchy

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /ˈskÉ›tʃi/
    • Rhymes: -É›tʃi

    Origin

    sketch + -y

    Full definition of sketchy

    Adjective

    sketchy

    1. Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.The first draft included a sketchy design.
    2. Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
    3. (slang) Of questionable or doubtful quality.The sketchy repair job did not look like it would hold.
    4. (slang, of a person) Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.Because he is so sketchy, I always think that he is up to something.
    5. (slang, of a person) Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment.Jack is so sketchy, I think he's stalking me.

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