adjective
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abounding in or characterized by spots or marks, esp on the skin
a spotty face
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not consistent or uniform; irregular or uneven, often in quality
Other Word Forms
- spottily adverb
- spottiness noun
Etymology
Origin of spotty
Example Sentences
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When he wasn’t in Ukraine, he might be in Africa with spotty cellphone service.
One-third of Arctic shipping traffic now consists of “dark fleet” tankers with spotty insurance, disabled transponders and the maritime equivalent of fake IDs.
From MarketWatch
Chickenpox, which causes a spotty rash, is a common infection that spreads easily and mostly affects children.
From BBC
The main feature is an itchy, spotty rash which blisters then scabs over.
From BBC
Convenient, but it’s lonely working out alone in your living room, bathed in the glow of a laptop screen; motivation can become spotty.
From Los Angeles Times
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