— patchily , adv. — patchiness , n.
/pach"ee/ , adj., patchier, patchiest .
1. characterized by or made up of patches.
2. occurring in, forming, or like patches.
3. of inconsistent or irregular quality, texture, etc.; not uniform: patchy acting; patchy areas of fog.
[ 1790-1800; PATCH 1 + -Y 1 ]