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Raspy Definition & Meaning

raspy
adjective
  1. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice"

"Raspy" in song lyrics

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  • "Nuts got hairy and my voice got raspy"
    Brother Ali f/ MURS — Bad Mufucker Pt. 2
  • "I'm super crafty, super nasty, super raspy"
    Cunninlynguists f/ Celph Titled, Tonedeff, Sankofa, Kashal-Tee — 616 Rewind
  • "Spit till I run out of breath, my voice is raspy"
    Deadly Venoms — 50 Bars & Better

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Frequently asked questions

What does raspy mean?
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice"
What part of speech is raspy?
Raspy is an adjective.

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