Pronunciation: /ˈskrætʃi/
noun a scratchy sound or sensation
A1 I don't like wearing this scratchy sweater.
A2 The cat's scratchy tongue licked my hand.
B1 The old record player had a scratchy sound when it played music.
B2 The scratchy fabric of the couch irritated my skin.
C1 The scratchy texture of the wool blanket reminded me of my childhood.
C2 The scratchy feeling of the sandpaper against my skin made me cringe.
adjective having a rough, irritating texture
A1 The cat's tongue feels scratchy when it licks you.
A2 The old man wore a scratchy wool sweater that irritated his skin.
B1 The cheap toilet paper was so scratchy that it left marks on my skin.
B2 The sound of the scratchy record playing on the old turntable filled the room.
C1 The scratchy fabric of the couch made it uncomfortable to sit on for long periods of time.
C2 The scratchy voice of the singer added a unique texture to the song.
formal The fabric of the new dress felt scratchy against her skin.
informal I hate wearing this sweater, it's so scratchy.
slang I can't stand these scratchy tags on my shirt.
figurative His voice was scratchy from shouting all day.
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