fetchy

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English

Etymology 1

From fetch +‎ -y.

Adjective

fetchy (comparative more fetchy or fetchier, superlative most fetchy or fetchiest)

  1. Characterised by fetching; (by extension) alluring, attractive, good looking
    • 2001, Hans Krabbendam, Marja Roholl, Tity de Vries, The American Metropolis, page 80:
      Children, too, were said to be naturally drawn to the "fetchy, catchy poster."
    • 2017, Laura Pauling, A Royal Con:
      You're going to show them what you're made of. That your fluff is fluffier than the fluffiest. That your fetching skills are fetchier than the fetchiest.

Etymology 2

From blend of for real +‎ sketchy.

Adjective

fetchy (comparative more fetchy or fetchier, superlative most fetchy or fetchiest)

  1. (slang) Truly sketchy