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Definition of raspy
raspier
;raspiest
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Examples of raspy in a Sentence
Her voice was raspy from yelling so much.
overwork tends to make him raspy
Recent Examples of raspy from the Web
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The latest broadcast came when Ri — in her raspy, guttural cadence — told the world Tuesday about North Korea’s successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, a weapon that one day might threaten the U.S. mainland.
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Her bubbly personality, ukulele skills and signature raspy voice made this then 12-year-old a force to be reckoned with, eventually earning the singer-songwriter a spot on the 2016 Billboard 21 Under 21 list of music's hottest young stars.
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But its finest effect is Tony Todd's deep, raspy voice.
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On a recent afternoon, Kerry, who speaks in a rapid raspy voice, calls in for this phone interview from his Tamarack Stages office.
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The blues, traditional country, gospel, jazz and rock all jockeyed for position in his weary, raspy and commanding Georgia drawl.
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Pittman, with brown hair and arms covered with cartoon tattoos, speaks with a raspy Carolinian-drawl.
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Pittman, with brown hair and arms covered with cartoon tattoos, speaks with a raspy, Carolina drawl.
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Franken has a rubber face, a raspy voice and a laugh so loud that aides searching for him in a crowded room will sometimes find him by pausing to listen for it.
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First Known Use of raspy
1838
RASPY Defined for English Language Learners
raspy
playDefinition of raspy for English Language Learners
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: having a rough, harsh sound
RASPY Defined for Kids
raspy
playDefinition of raspy for Students
raspier
;raspiest
: having a harsh sound a raspy voice
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