patchy

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English

Etymology

From patch +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpæt͡ʃi/
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  • Rhymes: -ætʃi

Adjective

patchy (comparative patchier, superlative patchiest)

  1. Full of, or covered with, patches; abounding in patches.
  2. Not constant or continuous; intermittent or uneven.
    patchy clouds
    a patchy performance

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