scratchy

Meaning

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

Synonyms

rough

abrasive

irritable

cranky

fractious

tetchy

peevish

techy

peckish

pettish

grating

gravelly

itchy

nettlesome

petulant

rasping

raspy

spotty

testy

uneven

fretful

cragged

prickly

prurient

yeuky

broken

rimose

edgy

rugged

scabrous

scratching

snappy

ill-tempered

grumpy

itching

sorehead

jagged

touchy

grouchy

gritty

Translations

kratzig

kaşıntılı

maussade

gıcırtılı

düzensiz

graffiato

áspero

cızırtılı

krätzig

qui démange

rugós

gravier

pruriginoso

ongelijk

juckig

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈskɹæt͡ʃi/

Etymology

From scratch + -y.