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scratchy Definition and Meaning in English (scratchy definition)

adjective
Synonyms:roughcoarseabrasive
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Scratchy definition: Describing a surface or material that feels rough or abrasive to the touch, often causing a slight irritation.

Definitions of Scratchy

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a surface or material that feels rough or abrasive to the touch, often causing a slight irritation.

  2. 2adjective

    Describing a voice or sound that is rough, harsh, and often unpleasant due to a sore throat or other irritation.

  3. 3adjective

    Causing an irritating sensation on the skin that makes one want to rub or scratch it.

Example Sentences

“The old wool blanket felt scratchy against my skin.”

“Her voice was scratchy after shouting at the concert all night.”

“This fabric is a bit scratchy, I prefer something softer.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlescratched
present participlescratching
nounscratch
nounscratchiness

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

start from scratchidiom

To begin something from the very beginning, without any prior preparation or advantage.

scratch the surfaceidiom

To deal with only a small part of a subject or problem, without going into it deeply.

scratch one's headexpression

To think hard about something, often because one is confused or puzzled.

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Scratchy definition: Describing a surface or material that feels rough or abrasive to the touch, often causing a slight irritation.
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'Scratchy' translates to 'scratchy' in English. Scratchy definition: Describing a surface or material that feels rough or abrasive to the touch, often causing a slight irritation.
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