spotty Meaning & Definition
What Does Spotty Mean?
Spotty is an adjective that means Having spots; spotted. It can also mean Occurring in non-contiguous positions or locations. As a noun, it means A common New Zealand fish, Notolabrus celidotus.
Word Facts for Spotty
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɒti/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | inconsistent and uneven |
| Plural | spotties |
| Comparative / superlative | spottier, spottiest |
Spotty Definition (Adjective)
- Having spots; spotted.
- Occurring in non-contiguous positions or locations.
Mobile phone reception in this area tends to be rather spotty.
- Of inconsistent quality.
Many of the buyers had a spotty credit history.
- Inconsistent: not reliably good, sometimes bad.
Many of the low-cost accessories (cords, chargers, etc) sold in the dollar store had spotty quality.
Spotty as a Noun
- A common New Zealand fish, Notolabrus celidotus
I went fishing today and all I caught were spotties.
Synonyms of Spotty
Spotty synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Spotty
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Spotty in a Sentence
Mobile phone reception in this area tends to be rather spotty.
Many of the buyers had a spotty credit history.
Many of the low-cost accessories (cords, chargers, etc) sold in the dollar store had spotty quality.
I went fishing today and all I caught were spotties.
Word Forms & Grammar
spotty (comparative spottier, superlative spottiest)
spotty (plural spotties)
Words That Rhyme With Spotty
Origin of Spotty
From Middle English spotty, equivalent to spot + -y.
How Do You Say Spotty?
The standard pronunciation of spotty is /-ɒti/, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Spotty
Is spotty an adjective or a noun?
Spotty is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for spotty?
Close synonyms of spotty are inconsistent and uneven. See the full list of spotty synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of spotty?
The plural of spotty is spotties.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of spotty?
The comparative form is spottier and the superlative form is spottiest.