SKETCHILY

sketchily

(adverb) in a sketchy incomplete manner; “he explained sketchily”; “the dishes were only sketchily washed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

sketchily (comparative more sketchily, superlative most sketchily)

In a sketchy manner.

The Hunger Games has its share of standalone payoffs, though some are too sketchily developed to have much of an impact, like Katniss’ motherly connection to Rue.

Source: Wiktionary


Sketch"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a sketchy or incomplete manner. "Sketchily descriptive." Bartlett.

SKETCHY

Sketch"y, a.

Definition: Containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete. The execution is sketchy throughout; the head, in particular, is left in the rough. J. S. Harford.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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