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Definition of Sketchy
1. Adjective. Giving only major points; lacking completeness. "Details of the plan remain sketchy"
Definition of Sketchy
1. a. Containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete.
Definition of Sketchy
1. Adjective. Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement. ¹
2. Adjective. Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality. ¹
3. Adjective. (slang) Of questionable or doubtful quality. ¹
4. Adjective. (slang of a person) Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings. ¹
5. Adjective. (slang of a person) Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sketchy
1. lacking in completeness or clearness [adj SKETCHIER, SKETCHIEST]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sketchy
Literary usage of Sketchy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Catalogue Raisonné of the Works of the Most Eminent Dutch, Flemish, and by John Smith (1830)
"This colossal production is painted on paper, in a broad free sketchy manner,
and was evidently done for the purpose of being worked in tapestry. ..."
2. An Excursion to California Over the Prairie, Rocky Mountains, and Great by William Kelly (1851)
"... off the Banks—Strange Meteoric Phenomenon—Description of the Passengers during
the Gale—Yankee Pilot-boat and Pilot—Short sketchy Reference to New York, ..."
3. Across the Rocky Mountains, from New York to California: With a Visit to the by William Kelly (1852)
"... off the Banks—Strange Meteoric Phenomenon—Description of the Passengers daring
the Gale—Yankee Pilot-boat and Pilot—Short sketchy Reference to New York, ..."
4. Fifty Years in Both Hemispheres: Or, Reminiscences of the Life of a Former by Vincent Nolte (1854)
"... and information 'rom the monde galant of Paris enables me to give him a hint
that I had got a peep at his cards, and had made out his game—Some sketchy ..."
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