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scratchy
01
prone to becoming upset or agitated over minor issues
Examples
After a long day, he felt scratchy and snapped at his friends.
The scratchy mood in the room made everyone hesitant to speak.
02
having a rough, irritating surface or texture that causes discomfort or irritation
Examples
The wool sweater felt scratchy against her skin.
The rough sandpaper was scratchy, used for smoothing wood surfaces.
Examples
His scratchy voice made it difficult to hear him over the noise.
She winced at the scratchy sound of chalk on the blackboard.
04
(of writing or drawing) having an uneven or irregular quality that makes it appear rough or poorly executed
Examples
Her scratchy handwriting made the note difficult to read.
The artist ’s scratchy lines gave the sketch a raw, expressive feel.
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