scratchy
/ˈskɹæt͡ʃi/ adjective C2- Characterized by scratches.
- Irritating; itchy.
- Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions. · The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify.
- Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.
- Irritable; tetchy.
Comparative scratchier · Superlative scratchiest
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