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Scratchy

/ˈskɹætʃi/

Characterized by scratches.

📖 Definitions of "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.

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