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adjective
- 1. existing or happening in small, isolated areas: "patchy fog" Similar Opposite
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PATCHY definition: 1. only existing or happening in some parts: 2. sometimes good and sometimes bad: 3. only…. Learn more.
The meaning of PATCHY is marked by, consisting of, or diversified with patches. How to use patchy in a sentence.
A patchy substance or colour exists in some places but not in others, or is thick in some places and thin in others.
of inconsistent or irregular quality, texture, etc.; not uniform: patchy acting; patchy areas of fog. / ˈpætʃɪ / adjective. irregular in quality, occurrence, intensity, etc. a patchy essay. having or forming patches. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈpatchily, adverb. ˈpatchiness, noun. Discover More. Other Words From. patch i·ly adverb.
Define patchy. patchy synonyms, patchy pronunciation, patchy translation, English dictionary definition of patchy. adj. patch·i·er , patch·i·est 1. Made up of or marked by patches: patchy trousers. 2. Uneven in quality or performance: Their work is patchy at best....
Definition of patchy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PATCHY definition: 1. not complete or not good in every way: 2. existing only in some areas: . Learn more.
If you describe something as patchy, you mean it's uneven or irregular, like your patchy front lawn with brown spots scattered among the green tufts of grass. Patchy things can appear spotty or mottled in color, or feel rough and bumpy to the touch.
patchy. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Nature patch‧y /ˈpætʃi/ adjective 1 happening or existing in some areas but not in others patchy fog 2 not complete enough to be useful His knowledge of French remained pretty patchy.
A patchy substance or colour exists in some places but not in others, or is thick in some places and thin in others.
