patchy
adjectiveHow to pronounce patchy:
Definition of patchy:
- patchy (adjective):
- having or forming patches
- irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc..
- marked by, consisting of, or diversified with patches
Synonyms for patchy:
broken-down
dappled
decrepit
dilapidated
dingy
dog-eared
faded
frayed
grungy
holey
irregular
lacerate
lacerated
mangy
mottled
run-down
scruffy
scuzzy
shabby
shredded
spotty
tacky
tattered
uneven
variegated
Antonyms for patchy:
balanced
certain
changeless
complete
consistent
constant
continual
continuous
even
firm
fixed
habitual
invariable
invariant
level
persistent
predictable
regular
reliable
settled
smooth
stable
stationary
steady
unbroken
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