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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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Similar Sounds

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