Definition of SCRATCHY

scratchy

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • causing abrasion
  • easily irritated or annoyed
  • lacking consistency
  • unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

Adj

  • Characterized by scratches.
  • Irritating; itchy.
  • Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.
  • Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.
  • Irritable; tetchy.

Origin / Etymology

From scratch + -y.

Scrabble Score: 18

scratchy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
scratchy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scratchy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

scratchy is a valid Words With Friends word