Words that rhyme with scratchy
Scratchy is a 2-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are achy, apache, baggy. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of scratchy
- 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"
2 syllables
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Examples of "scratchy" in lyrics
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"Tie him up with licorice, he's gettin' a little scratchy"
Freestyle Fellowship — Slappy the Happy Killer Clown
What do these rhymes mean?
- achy
- causing a dull and steady pain; "my aching head"; "her old achy joints"
- apache
- any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico)
- baggy
- not fitting closely; hanging loosely; "baggy trousers"; "a loose-fitting blouse is comfortable in hot weather"
- cabby
- someone who drives a taxi for a living
- catchy
- having concealed difficulty; "a catchy question"; "a tricky recipe to follow" likely to attract attention
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "scratchy" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like achy, apache, baggy create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "scratchy" 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.