Scratchy (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Irritable
• Peevish
• Techy
• Cranky
• Fractious
• Peckish
• Nettlesome
• Testy
• Pettish
• Tetchy
• Petulant

Meaning ²

Lacking consistency; "the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Spotty
• Uneven

Meaning ³

Causing abrasion.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Abrasive

Related Words

• Scratch (noun)
• Scratchiness (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Gravelly
• Rough
• Grating
• Rasping
• Raspy

Related Words

• Scratch (noun)