scratchy

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Synonyms: scratch, screechy, catchy, scritch, cratch, scathy, scranch, splatchy, scratcher, stretchy, scratched

Antonyms: scratch, screechy, catchy, scritch, cratch, scathy, scranch, splatchy, scratcher, stretchy, scratched

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Adjective

1. Characterized by [[scratch#Noun|scratch]]es.
2. {{lb|en|chiefly|_|of a sore [[throat]]}} [[irritating|Irritating]]; [[itchy]].
3. {{lb|en|informal|of an analogue radio transmission}} Noisy, lossy; marred by [[white noise]] or [[static#Noun|static]] as a result of poor or low signal, [[interference#Noun|interference]] or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.
4. {{lb|en|of a [[phonograph]] [[record]]}} Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.
5. {{lb|en|informal}} {{cap|irritable}}; [[tetchy]].

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