patchy

[ pach-ee ]
/ ˈpætʃ i /

adjective, patch·i·er, patch·i·est.

characterized by or made up of patches.
occurring in, forming, or like patches.
of inconsistent or irregular quality, texture, etc.; not uniform: patchy acting; patchy areas of fog.

Origin of patchy

First recorded in 1790–1800; patch1 + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM patchy

patch·i·ly, adverb patch·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for patchily

patchy
/ (ˈpætʃɪ) /

adjective patchier or patchiest

irregular in quality, occurrence, intensity, etc a patchy essay
having or forming patches

Derived forms of patchy

patchily, adverb patchiness, noun