See Also: scratchy(dictionary)
scratchy(dictionary)

scratchy (iou)



scratchy adjective. E18.
[from SCRATCH noun1 + -Y1.]
Of a horse: affected with the scratches. E18-E19.
Of a drawing etc.: composed of scratches as opp. to bold, firm lines; done carelessly. E19.
a. Tending to make scratches or a scratching noise. Also, (esp. of a garment) tending to cause itchiness; demanding relief (as if) by scratching, itchy. M19.
b. (Of a sound) rough, grating; (of a sound recording) characterized by scratch (SCRATCH noun1 7b). L19.
c. fig. Bad-tempered, peevish, irritable. E20.
Sport. Of action or performance: ill-sustained, uneven, ragged. L19.
scratchily adverb E20.