a word that is used way too much on rob dyrdeks fantesy factory
dude that looks sketchy
by tizzle dogg December 16, 2010
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a feeling of total nervousness or discomfort, while taking part in a risky situation.
"Sean Randall got sketchy on us when we were getting drunk"
by j kobes July 8, 2006
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Describes behavior that is erratic as a result of the use of rave/circuit party drugs (such as methamphetamine, ecstasy, ketamine, or less frequently gammahydroxybutyrate), or describes the person who exhibits the behavior.
"I saw him after the circuit party and he was big, sketchy mess."
by CircuitDaddy February 5, 2004
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I'd stay away from that guy, he looks sketchy.
by Rawar July 13, 2005
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Originated as a skateboarding term, meaning "sloppy landing". Now commonly used as "uncertain, unfriendly, creepy, unsafe".
1. That trick was sketchy. I'm going to re-do it.
2. This neighborhood looks sketchy, let's get out of here.

3. He looks kind of sketchy, I don't think I can trust him.
by skatefussbus June 14, 2013
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Dangerous, esp. with regards to illegality
unsafe,
Buying drugs in a police station parking lot is sketchy.

That's a sketchy bridge, lets not walk across it.
by Chuck March 31, 2003
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A riff on the archaic definition of sketch:

1. A hasty or undetailed drawing or painting often made as a preliminary study.

An outline, where not all of the elements are completely clear or known; can refer to a person, place, object or experience; frequently refers to a shady element, something hidden and potentially dangerous; often refers to being up too long on speed and the loss of clarity that comes with sleep deprivation
Are you sure you want to give your car keys to Patrick, he seems a little sketchy.

Gurl, I was fine on day three, but day four was a little sketchy.

Angel is full-on sketchy; she would steal the teeth out of your grandmother’s mouth if she thought she wouldn’t get caught.
by Pop Tart January 13, 2005
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