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Vocabulary Entry
scratchy
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Having a rough or irritating texture; likely to cause discomfort.
Example Sentences
"The scratchy sweater made her skin itch."
"He preferred soft sheets over scratchy ones."
"The cat's scratchy meow was a sign that it wanted to go outside."
V
verb
To scrape or rub a surface in a way that creates a rough sound or texture.
Example Sentences
"She scratched the surface of the paper to create a design."
"He began to scratch his head in confusion."
"The dog scratched at the door to be let in."
N
noun
A rough or harsh sound, often resembling a scrape.
Example Sentences
"There was a scratchy noise coming from the old record player."
"The scratchy sound of the chalk on the blackboard made her cringe."
"He winced at the scratchy voices coming from the other room."