blotchy

[ bloch-ee ]

adjective

, blotch·i·er, blotch·i·est.

1. having blotches:

   a blotchy complexion.

2. resembling a blotch.

ˈblotchy

/ ˈblɒtʃɪ /

adjective

1. covered in or marked by blotches

Derived Forms

• ˈblotchily, adverb
• ˈblotchiness, noun

Other Words From

• blotchi·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of blotchy¹

First recorded in 1815–25; blotch + -y ¹

Example Sentences

But the whale’s skin was blotchy, and if it were a right whale, something would have been wrong.

From New York Times

Dengue can cause a fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and a blotchy rash.

From BBC

A blotchy red or brown rash usually appears after a few days, typically on the face and behind the ears, before spreading to the rest of the body.

From BBC

Symptoms of measles, external include a high fever, a blotchy red or brown rash, coughing, and sneezing.

From BBC

A blotchy red/brown rash usually appears after the initial symptoms.

From BBC