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Sketchy
Used when expressing doubt or concern about a person's reliability.
Literal Meaning
A representation made with lines or marks that illustrate a basic form or idea
Actual Meaning
Suspicious, dangerous, unreliable, or risky
Examples in Context

'That area is sketchy.' (Translation: That area seems unsafe)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Warning about something
  • 2Untrustworthy vibes
  • 3Proceed with caution
Phrase Thesaurus
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suspicious
unreliable
risky
questionable
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