scratchy
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adjective \ˈskra-chē\scratch·i·erscratch·i·est
Definition of SCRATCHY
1
: marked or made with scratches <scratchy drawing> <scratchy handwriting>
3
: making a scratching noise
4
: uneven in quality : ragged
5
: causing tingling or itching : irritating <scratchy wool>
6
: somewhat inflamed and sore <a scratchy throat>
— scratch·i·ly \-chə-lē\ adverb
— scratch·i·ness \-chē-nəs\ noun
See Examples of SCRATCHY
- listening to scratchy old records
- The costume is made from scratchy material.
- He is sick with a scratchy throat.
First Known Use of SCRATCHY
1827
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