Scratchy Definition & Meaning
scratchy
- adjective
- causing abrasion
- easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen"
- lacking consistency; "the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty"
- unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice"
"Scratchy" in song lyrics
See how scratchy is used in real songs:
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"Tie him up with licorice, he's gettin' a little scratchy"
Freestyle Fellowship — Slappy the Happy Killer Clown
Words that rhyme with scratchy
Usage tips for "scratchy"
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