American English pronunciation
How to pronounce scratchy
IPA transcription: [sk'ɹætʃi]
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Adjective
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easily irritated or annoyed
“an incorrigibly fractious young man”
“not the least nettlesome of his countrymen”
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unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
“a gravelly voice”
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causing abrasion
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lacking consistency
“the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty”
Usage examples
- The whitethroat's song is fast and scratchy, with a scolding tone.
- I would bet Itchy and Scratchy are best friends in real life.
- I would bet Itchy and Scratchy are best friends in real life.
- "Itchy and Scratchy in Miniature Golf Madness" is a side-scrolling action game.