spotty meaning and definition

SPOTTY adjective

Definition of spotty (adjective)

1. having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
   • "a field patched with ice and snow"; "the wall had a spotty speckled effect"; "a black-and-white spotted cow"
   • synonyms: patched, spotted
2. lacking consistency
   • "the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty"
   • synonyms: scratchy, uneven