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Definition of blotchy

blotchy

/ˈblɑːtʃ.i/
blotch · y
Adverb:blotchily
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blotchy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Marked with irregular patches, spots, or blemishes, especially on the skin or a surface.

Example

"After spending the afternoon in the cold wind, her face looked red and blotchy."

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• Rhymes for blotchy

• Nearby Words

blot
blotch
blotchiness
blotchy
blotter
blouse
bloviate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from the noun 'blotch' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. 'Blotch' itself emerged around 1600, likely as a blend of 'blot' (a dark spot or stain) and 'botch' (a swelling or blemish on the skin, from Old French 'boche').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blotchy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blotchy
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