1. rough or irritating to the touch or skin
2. having a harsh, rough sound quality
3. causing an itching sensation

Examples

• The wool sweater felt scratchy against her skin.
• His voice sounded scratchy after shouting at the game.
• The old record player produced a scratchy sound.
• The scratchy fabric made him uncomfortable all day.
• Her throat felt scratchy when she had a cold.
• The cheap blanket was too scratchy to sleep under.
• The radio reception was scratchy during the storm.