scratchy
/ˈskrætʃi/
adjective
- Having a rough texture that irritates the skin.
- She complained about the scratchy fabric of the new sofa.
- The cat's tongue felt scratchy against my hand.
- This wool sweater is too scratchy to wear.
- Making a harsh, scraping sound, often due to poor quality or damage.
- The radio broadcast was scratchy because of the storm.
- His voice was scratchy from yelling all day.
- The old record sounded scratchy and full of static.
- Causing a tickling or irritating sensation in the throat.
- The dry air made my throat feel scratchy.
- I have a scratchy throat and think I'm getting a cold.
- She drank tea to soothe her scratchy throat.