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Meaning of scratchy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scratchy

Pronunciation:/ˈskɹætʃi/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Characterized by scratches.

  2. (chiefly of a sore throat) Annoying, irritating, itchy.

  3. (of an analogue radio transmission) Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.

    Example: The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify.

  4. (of a phonograph record) Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.