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Sketchy

Definition

(adj) Not detailed or incomplete, often suspicious

Examples

The excuse he gave for not doing his homework sounded kinda sketchy.
  • That alley looks sketchy after dark.

  • His sketchy story changed twice before lunch.

  • I skipped the sketchy tacos from the truck by the station.

  • She sent me a sketchy note with half the address missing.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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