spotty

adjective
UK: /ˈspɒti/
US: /ˈspɑːti/

  1. Covered in spots; marked with small areas of a different color or texture.

    1. My face is spotty today, I need cream.
    2. The old dog's fur became spotty with age, a mix of white and brown patches appearing.

  2. Irregular; happening or appearing in some places but not others; inconsistent.

    1. The phone signal is spotty here, I can't hear you.
    2. The team's performance has been spotty this season; some games are brilliant, others disastrous.

Synonyms

blemished uneven patchy erratic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spotty" in English means: Covered in spots; marked with small areas of a different color or texture., Irregular; happening or appearing in some places but not others; inconsistent..

The phonetic transcription of "spotty" is /ˈspɒti/ in British English and /ˈspɑːti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spotty": blemished, uneven, patchy, erratic.

Example usage of "spotty": "My face is spotty today, I need cream.". More examples on the page.