hit-and-miss
/ˌhɪtənˈmɪs
/Done or occurring at random: picking a remedy can be a bit hit-and-miss...
- The best pics are the first ones I ever took, using a kids' easel, my old 35 mm SLR and hit-and-miss natural light out in the yard.
- Dessert in this part of town can be hit-and-miss.
- The novels are hit-and-miss affairs, but they have an unforgettable pungency.
See parent entry: hit