English Explanatory Dictionary

scratchy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized by scratches.
  2. Irritating; itchy.
  3. Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.
  4. Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.
  5. Irritable; tetchy.

Pronunciation

/ˈskɹæt͡ʃi/

Word forms

scratchy scratchier scratchiest

Etymology

From scratch + -y.

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