"sketchily" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more sketchily [comparative], most sketchily [superlative]
Etymology: From sketchy + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sketchy|ly}} sketchy + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} sketchily (comparative more sketchily, superlative most sketchily)
  1. In a sketchy manner.
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