Patchy Definition & Meaning

patchy
adjective
  1. irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc.; "a patchy essay"; "patchy fog"

"Patchy" in song lyrics

See how patchy is used in real songs:

  • "Your facial hair is all mangy and patchy"
    Blueprint — Lo-Fi Funk
  • "Live champy, I crib with the four model patchy"
    Sunz of Man f/ 12 O'Clock — Ghettio
  • "ty patchy"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "patchy"

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