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sketchy
adjective \ˈske-chē\
: not complete or clear
: done quickly without many details
: likely to be bad or dangerous
sketch·i·ersketch·i·est
Full Definition of SKETCHY
1
: of the nature of a sketch : roughly outlined
2
: wanting in completeness, clearness, or substance : slight, superficial <the details are sketchy>
3
: questionable, iffy <got into a sketchy situation> <a sketchy character>
— sketch·i·ly \ˈske-chə-lē\ adverb
— sketch·i·ness \ˈske-chē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SKETCHY
1805
SKETCHILY Defined for Kids
sketchy
adjective \ˈske-chē\
sketch·i·ersketch·i·est
Definition of SKETCHY for Kids
1
: roughly outlined
2
: lacking completeness or clearness <a sketchy description>
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