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Definition spotty in British English

spotty adjective

adjective
/ˈspɒti/
1

covered with a pattern of spots

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2

someone who is spotty has a lot of small red lumps on their skin, especially on their face

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3

only good, successful, or effective on some occasions or in some situations

Example

spotty enforcement of the law

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Definition spotty in British English