Spotty

Pronunciation: /ˈspɑti/

Definitions of spotty

adjective Adjective describes a noun or pronoun by giving more information about their qualities or characteristics. 'Spotty' means covered or marked with spots or patches.

Example Sentences

A1 The dog has spotty fur.

A2 She wore a spotty dress to the party.

B1 The weather forecast is spotty, so bring an umbrella just in case.

B2 His knowledge of the subject is only spotty, so he needs to study more.

C1 The evidence against the suspect is spotty at best.

C2 The quality of the service at the restaurant was spotty, with some dishes being excellent and others disappointing.

Examples of spotty in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed a spotty pattern in the data, indicating inconsistencies.

informal I noticed a spotty Wi-Fi connection in this area.

slang Her track record is pretty spotty when it comes to keeping promises.

figurative The spotty attendance at the event raised concerns about its success.

Grammatical Forms of spotty

• past tense: spotted
• plural: spotties
• comparative: spottier
• superlative: spottiest
• present tense: spot
• future tense: will spot
• perfect tense: have spotted
• continuous tense: is spotting
• singular: spotty
• positive degree: spotty
• infinitive: to spot
• gerund: spotting
• participle: spotted

Origin and Evolution of spotty

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'spotty' originates from the Middle English word 'spottie' which means marked with spots or patches.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spotty' has retained its original meaning of being marked with spots or patches, but has also come to be used colloquially to describe something inconsistent or unreliable.