scratchy

scratchy

adj \ˈskra-chē\

scratch·i·erscratch·i·est

Definition of SCRATCHY

1

: marked or made with scratches <scratchy drawing> <scratchy handwriting>

2

: likely to scratch : prickly <scratchy undergrowth>

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

Examples of SCRATCHY

1. listening to scratchy old records
2. The costume is made from scratchy material.
3. He is sick with a scratchy throat.

First Known Use of SCRATCHY

1827

Related to SCRATCHY

Synonyms: brambly, prickly, thistly, thorny

Related Words: burred; bristly, coarse, jagged, rough

Near Antonyms: silken, silky, soft, soothing

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Rhymes with SCRATCHY

catchy, patchy