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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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They look spotchy/messy.

We didn't do a good job painting these walls. They look spotchy.

Hi,

Does "They look spotchy" amount to "They look messy?" Thanks.
  

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Hi, Generally speaking, yes. But 'a splotch' tends to suggest a large irregular mark. On the other hand, 'messy' is a more general word that does not suggest this.

— Clive

  • Hi, Generally speaking, yes.
  • But 'a splotch' tends to suggest a large irregular mark.
  • On the other hand, 'messy' is a more general word that does not suggest this.
  • The word is spelled 'splotchy'.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Generally speaking, yes. But 'a splotch' tends to suggest a large irregular mark. On the other hand, 'messy' is a more general word that does not suggest this.

The word is spelled 'splotchy'.

Clive
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