sketchy
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sketchy
- /ˈskɛt͡ʃi/
Rhymes with -ɛtʃi
Where it comes from
From sketch + -y. Extension of "brief, imperfect, unfinished" notion.
adjective sketchier · sketchiest
- Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement. The first draft included a sketchy design.
- Not thorough or detailed. Bond had just finished his sketchy summing-up of the players when Le Chiffre, with the silence and economy of movement of a big fish, came through the opening in the brass rail and, with a cold smile of welcome for the table, took his place directly opposite Bond in the banker's chair.
- Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
- Of questionable or doubtful quality. The sketchy repair job did not look like it would hold.
- Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings. Because he is so sketchy, I always think that he is up to something.
- 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.
- Disturbing, or indicating possible danger. "We were a bit nervous about it, seeing heaps of surfers out there on the breaks," he said. "There were some nice breaks, but it looked pretty sketchy with the sharks, so yeah, we just tried to stay away from that beach."
