— patchworky , adj.
/pach"werrk'/ , n.
1. something made up of an incongruous variety of pieces or parts; hodgepodge: a patchwork of verse forms.
2. work made of pieces of cloth or leather of various colors or shapes sewed together, used esp. for covering quilts, cushions, etc.
adj.
3. resembling a patchwork, esp. in being makeshift, irregular, or improvised: a patchwork policy of dispensing foreign aid.
v.t.
4. to make as patchwork: She specializes in patchworking skirts.
5. to assemble or connect in making patchwork: to patchwork neckties into bedspreads.
[ 1685-95; PATCH 1 + WORK ]
Syn. 1. medley, jumble, mélange.