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patchy
adjective \ˈpa-chē\
: having some parts that are good and some that are bad
: existing or seen in some areas but not others
: not thorough or complete enough to be useful
patch·i·erpatch·i·est
Full Definition of PATCHY
1
: marked by, consisting of, or diversified with patches
2
: irregular in appearance, makeup, or quality
— patch·i·ly \ˈpa-chə-lē\ adverb
— patch·i·ness \ˈpa-chē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of PATCHY
1798
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