SKETCH


Meaning of SKETCH in English

■ noun

1》 a rough or unfinished drawing or painting.

↘a brief written or spoken account or description.

2》 a short humorous play, scene, or performance.

3》 informal, dated a comical or amusing person or thing.

■ verb make a ~ of.

↘( ~ something out/in ) give a brief account or general outline of.

Derivatives

~er noun

Origin

C17: from Du. schets or Ger. Skizze , from Ital. schizzo , based on Gk skhedios 'done extempore'.

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