scratch off
phrasal verb
scratched off; scratching off; scratches off
1
: to remove (something) from an object or surface by rubbing with a sharp edge or tool
2
: to draw a line through (something that is written down)
He scratched his name off the list.
Examples of scratch off in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Woman quits her job after scratching off $90,000 lottery win Man wins $2.6 million after receiving a scratch-off ticket from his father
What were the latest winning Powerball numbers?
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Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The 58-year-old winner from Kalamazoo County had his wife scratch off the ticket.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
But after nearly 120 years, a law against adultery — a misdemeanor in New York — could be scratched off the books.
—Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
Motorists certainly can get cited for changing the color scheme of their plates – or scratching off the paint or using tape to change the appearance or a number or a letter.
—Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
Powerball winning numbers for January 8 drawing; Jackpot at $46 million after big win Michigan woman wins $2 million thanks to store clerk who picked out scratch off for her Michigan woman eyes retirement after winning over $925,000 from lottery game Merry Christmas!
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024
With 40 unique ideas, each date is a surprise waiting to be uncovered, just like scratching off a lotto ticket.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
Kids can scratch off a small heart to reveal each joke’s punchline.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 7 Feb. 2024
Have your partner scratch off a square to reveal a film from the IMDb top 100.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The 58-year-old winner from Kalamazoo County had his wife scratch off the ticket.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
But after nearly 120 years, a law against adultery — a misdemeanor in New York — could be scratched off the books.
—Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
Motorists certainly can get cited for changing the color scheme of their plates – or scratching off the paint or using tape to change the appearance or a number or a letter.
—Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
Powerball winning numbers for January 8 drawing; Jackpot at $46 million after big win Michigan woman wins $2 million thanks to store clerk who picked out scratch off for her Michigan woman eyes retirement after winning over $925,000 from lottery game Merry Christmas!
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024
With 40 unique ideas, each date is a surprise waiting to be uncovered, just like scratching off a lotto ticket.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
Kids can scratch off a small heart to reveal each joke’s punchline.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 7 Feb. 2024
Have your partner scratch off a square to reveal a film from the IMDb top 100.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Scratch off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scratch%20off. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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