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scratchy
adjective \ˈskra-chē\
: having a rough sound : having a sound like the sound made when something sharp or rough rubs against a surface or object
: rough and irritating to the skin : likely to make you itch
: swollen and sore
scratch·i·erscratch·i·est
Full Definition of SCRATCHY
1
: marked or made with scratches <scratchy drawing> <scratchy handwriting>
3
: making a scratching noise
4
: uneven in quality : ragged
5
: causing tingling or itching : irritating <scratchy wool>
6
: somewhat inflamed and sore <a scratchy throat>
— scratch·i·ly \-chə-lē\ adverb
— scratch·i·ness \-chē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SCRATCHY
1827
SCRATCHY Defined for Kids
scratchy
adjective \ˈskra-chē\
scratch·i·erscratch·i·est
Definition of SCRATCHY for Kids
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: likely to injure with something sharp <a scratchy rosebush>
2
: causing irritation <a scratchy wool sweater>
3
: coarse 1 <I shook his scratchy hand.>
4
: somewhat sore <a scratchy throat>
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