scratchy

adjective

1. 1

   Characterized by scratches.

2. 2

   (chiefly of a sore throat) Annoying, irritating, itchy.

3. 3

   (of an analogue radio transmission) Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.

   “The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify.”

4. 4

   (of a phonograph record) Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.