What is meant by 'notchy' gears?

What is meant by notchy gears? I met this notchy gears word while reading a report on a Nissan Micra.

Pandurang Nadgauda (Kolhapur)

Oct 2013 Filed under: gearbox

---

Expert answer

Hi Pandurang,

'Notchy' isn't a real word, which is why I discourage our writers from using it, though most of the large publishers allow it so it has become very commonplace.

It means there's some resistance in the gear change like moving the lever past a notch. In truth some like it and others don't. Best bet is to always test a car for yourself.

Hope that's of help?

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
@Shane_O_D