Spotty/ˈspɑːti/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Service Quality Use 'spotty' to describe unreliable services, often due to technical limitations. The hotel's spotty Wi-Fi was frustrating for guests. Pro Tip 2/3Frequency Variability 'Spotty' implies that something happens at irregular intervals, often unexpectedly. His spotty attendance made it difficult to plan group projects. Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific 'Spotty' can be context-dependent; it might be negative for services but neutral for weather patterns. We had a spotty rain shower this afternoon.