scratchy

/ˈskrætʃi/

/ˈskrætʃi/

Other forms: scratchily

Definitions of scratchy
  1. adjective
    lacking consistency
    synonyms: spotty, uneven
    inconsistent
    displaying a lack of consistency
  2. adjective
    unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
    synonyms: grating, gravelly, rasping, raspy, rough
    cacophonic, cacophonous
    having an unpleasant sound
  3. adjective
    causing abrasion
    synonyms: abrasive
    rough, unsmooth
    having or caused by an irregular surface
  4. adjective
    easily irritated or annoyed
    synonyms: cranky, fractious, irritable, nettlesome, peckish, peevish, pettish, petulant, snarky, techy, testy, tetchy
    ill-natured
    having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
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