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

: marked by, consisting of, or diversified with patches

: irregular in appearance, makeup, or quality

— patch·i·ly \ˈpa-chə-lē\ adverb

— patch·i·ness \ˈpa-chē-nəs\ noun

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1798

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