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How to pronounce “sketchy”
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Pronunciation guide for sketchy
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of sketchy with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Off-Broadway's Tail! Spin!
But our approach is very sketchy.
- Definition summary
- Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce sketchy
Off-Broadway's Tail! Spin!

But our approach is very sketchy.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “sketchy”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
- Not thorough or detailed.
- Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
- (Canada, US, slang) Of questionable or doubtful quality.
- (Canada, US, slang, of a person) Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.
- (Canada, US, 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.
- (Australia, slang, of a situation) Disturbing, or indicating possible danger.
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