patchy

adjective

ˈpa-chē

patchier; patchiest

Synonyms of patchy next

: marked by, consisting of, or diversified with patches

: irregular in appearance, makeup, or quality

patchily

ˈpa-chə-lē

adverb

patchiness

ˈpa-chē-nəs

noun

Examples of patchy in a Sentence

The lawn is kind of patchy this year. Patchy fog made driving difficult. His knowledge of the language is patchy. She has only a patchy understanding of his condition.

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Summer recruitment has also been patchy, with signings Rami Al Hajj, Daniel Grimshaw, Kornel Szucs, Victor Palsson (who played under Rooney at D.C. United), Andre Gray, Michael Obafemi and Darko Gyabi enjoying mixed success so far. —

Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025 News of the Briton joining the Scuderia has been public since February, but his form this season has been patchy, despite two race wins. —

Dan Cancian, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 AccuWeather meteorologists warned enough cold air would linger to raise the risk of patchy ice over the Northeast. —

Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 Their patchy spots filled in with regular use, yet their hair seemed thicker from the first wash. —

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