Words that rhyme with scratching

Scratching is a 2-syllable word with 17 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are catching, hatching, matching. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of scratching

noun
  1. a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"

Examples of "scratching" in lyrics

See how scratching is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I'm like officer my head itched, sir I was scratching"
    50/50 Twin f/ Chamillionaire, Slim Thug — Real Thuggs
  • "scratching"
    DJ Honda f/ Black Attack — 5 Seconds
  • "I seen her on the corner, nodding off, sniffin' and scratching"
    Hi-Tek f/ Ghostface Killah, Pretty Ugly, The Willie Cottrell Band — Josephine

What do these rhymes mean?

catching
(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
chin
the protruding part of the lower jaw Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India
hatching
the production of young from an egg shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
matching
being two identical intentionally matched; "curtains and walls were color coordinated"
stretching
act of expanding by lengthening or widening exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "scratching" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like catching, hatching, matching create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "scratching" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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