adj

scratchy

SKRAT-shee

adj

Rough or coarse against the skin, causing irritation.

"The wool sweater felt scratchy against his neck."

Marred by static, crackling, or interference, especially in sound recordings.

"The old vinyl had a scratchy, worn-out sound."

How to Use Scratchy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRough and irritating to the touch, or full of crackle and static.

Common pairings

scratchy fabric scratchy voice scratchy recording

scratchier comparative, scratchiest superlative

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The wool sweater felt _____ against his neck.

Formed from scratch plus the adjective ending -y.

patchy catchy