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Definition scratchy in British English

scratchy adjective

adjective
/ˈskrætʃi/
1

rough and uncomfortable against your skin

Example

a scratchy wool jumper

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2

a scratchy record, voice etc makes an unpleasant sound like two rough surfaces rubbing together

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Definition scratchy in British English