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Webster 1913 Edition
Sketchy
Sketch′y
,Adj.
Containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete.
The execution is
sketchy
throughout; the head, in particular, is left in the rough. J. S. Harford.
Definition 2025
sketchy
sketchy
English
Adjective
sketchy (comparative sketchier, superlative sketchiest)
- Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
- The first draft included a sketchy design.
- Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
- (slang) Of questionable or doubtful quality.
- The sketchy repair job did not look like it would hold.
- (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.
- (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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Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement
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Of questionable or doubtful quality
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Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings
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