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scratchy
/ˈskɹætʃi/
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What does scratchy mean?
adjective
- Characterized by scratches.
- Irritating; itchy.
- (informal) Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.
More meanings (2)
adjective
- Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.
- (informal) Irritable; tetchy.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈskɹætʃi/
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Sometimes they are made of silk, sometimes of a raspy, scratchy, slazy woolen material with a sandpaper surface.
We stood there in friendly silence, while the feeble minstrel sheltered in Ántonia’s hair went on with its scratchy chirp.