scratchy
pronunciation
How to pronounce scratchy in British English:
UK [ˈskrætʃi]
How to pronounce scratchy in American English:
US [ˈskrætʃi]
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- Adjective:
- causing abrasion
Word Origin
- scratchy (adj.)
- 1710, "affected with 'the scratch,'" a skin disease, from scratch (n.1) + -y (2). Meaning "composed of scratches" is from 1827; that of "grating" is from 1866. Of sounds (especially in reproduction) from 1889. Related: Scratchiness.
Example
- 1. The reception was scratchy and very weird frequencies were happening .
- 2. I heard in a scratchy voice , it was such a whisper .
- 3. This trick will also work for sore or scratchy throats .
- 4. I hope you can read my scratchy writing .
- 5. The scratchy feel of it would wake me up .