sketchy

English

/ˈskɛtʃi/

adj
Definitions
  • Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
  • Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
  • (North America) Of questionable or doubtful quality.
  • (North America) Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.
  • (North America) Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment.

Etymology

Suffix from English sketch root from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- (hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*seǵʰ-

Gloss

hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

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