scratchy
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Is scratchy a Scrabble word?
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Definition
adj (English)
1. (chiefly of a sore throat) Irritating; itchy.
2. (informal, 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.Examples: "The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify."informal
3. (of a phonograph record) Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.Examples: "Once he almost fell asleep, and then the little record player started up in his mother and father's bedroom. Mom was playing her scratchy Elvis 45s again."
4. (informal) Irritable; tetchy.Examples: "'Now, now, don't get scratchy,' said Casali. 'You've got enough troubles of your own. […]"informal
Definition source: Wiktionary