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Sketchy
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Meaning
Adj
●
Roughly or
hastily
laid out
;
intended
for
later
refinement.
●
Not
thorough
or detailed.
●
Resembling a
comedy
sketch
, of
sketch
quality.
●
In American English & Canadian English:
Of
questionable
or
doubtful
quality.
●
In American English & Canadian English:
Suspected of
taking part
in
illicit
or
dishonorable
dealings.
●
In American English & Canadian English:
Disturbing or
unnerving
, often in such a way that others may
suspect
them of
intending
physical or
sexual
harm
or harassment.
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Origin
sketchy
English
-y
English
-y
Middle English (1100-1500)
sketch
English
schets
Dutch
schizzo
Italian
schedium
Latin
σχέδιος
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
σχεδόν
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ἔχω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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Etym
Synonyms
Dicey
Dodgy
Dubious
Seedy
Shady
Related
Questionable
Dubious
Suspicious
Iffy
Scummy
Murky
Weird
Sleazy
Spotty
Sparse
Vague
Hazy
Strange
Odd
Creepy
Ambiguous
Flaky
Risky
Unpredictable
Unreliable
Confusing
Bizarre
Misleading
Problematic
Shaky
Uncertain
Imprecise
Awkward
Messy
Mysterious
Unclear
Incomplete
Elusive
Obscure
Inaccurate
Flawed
Flimsy
Tentative
Cursory
Complicated
Implausible
Unsafe
Fragmentary
Shoddy
Legit
Lousy
Controversial
Inaccessible
Tricky
Scant
Lame
Weak
Subjective
Imperfect
Unprofessional
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Rhymes
Sketchy
Stretchy
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