sketch
word
/ˈskɛtʃ/
skech
/skˈɛtʃ/
skech
Definition
A quick drawing that shows the main features of something, often unfinished; also, a short humorous scene or performance.
Usage & Nuances
In drawing, commonly paired with 'do/make a sketch' or 'rough sketch'. As performance, used for short comedy or drama ('comedy sketch'). Informal compared to 'drawing' or 'painting'. Don't confuse with 'sketchy' (suspicious or incomplete).
Spanish: boceto - bosquejo - sketch (teatro, comedia)Portuguese (BR): esboço - rascunho - sketch (humor)Portuguese (PT): esboço - rascunho - sketch (humorístico)Chinese (Simplified): 素描 - 草图 - 小品（表演）Chinese (Traditional): 素描 - 草圖 - 小品（表演）Hindi: स्केच - रेखाचित्र - स्केच (हास्य, नाटक)Arabic: رسم تخطيطي - مسودة - مشهد (كوميدي/تمثيلي)Bengali: স্কেচ (চিত্র) - সংক্ষিপ্ত কৌতুক নাটক (স্কেচ)Russian: эскиз - скетч (юмористический номер)Japanese: スケッチ - コント (短いコメディ)Vietnamese: bản phác thảo - tiểu phẩm hàiKorean: 스케치 - 콩트 (짧은 코미디)Turkish: taslak (çizim) - skeç (kısa komedi)Urdu: خاکہ (تصویر) - مزاحیہ خاکہ (ڈرامہ)Indonesian: sketsa (gambar) - sketsa (komedi)
Example Sentences
The comedian performed a hilarious sketch about airport security.
natural
Let me sketch out the plan on this napkin.
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He enjoys watching funny sketches on TV.
basic
I made a sketch of the park in my notebook.
basic
Can you sketch your idea for me?
basic
She quickly did a sketch of the cat before it moved.
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