sketchy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
Not thorough or detailed.
Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
Of questionable or doubtful quality.
Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.
Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment.
Disturbing, or indicating possible danger.

/ˈskɛt͡ʃi/ en-us-sketchy.ogg

sketchy sketchier sketchiest

From sketch + -y. Extension of "brief, imperfect, unfinished" notion.

dicey dodgy dubious seedy shady

skeezy

fetchy sketchily sketchiness

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