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Definition of splotchy

splotchy

/ˈsplɑː.tʃi/
splotch · y
Adverb:splotchily
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• adjective

1

Marked with irregular spots, blotches, or patches of color or stain; uneven in coloration or texture.

Example

"After spending the entire afternoon in the sun without sunscreen, his shoulders looked red and splotchy."

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• Rhymes for splotchy

• Nearby Words

splosh
splotch
splotchiness
splotchy
splurge
splurger
splutter

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun 'splotch' plus the suffix '-y', with 'splotch' likely arising as an expressive blend of 'spot' and 'blotch'.

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