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What does scratchy mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word scratchy? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Characterized by scratches.
  2. (throat) Annoying, irritating, itchy.
  3. (informal, of an analogue radio transmission) Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.
  4. (phonograph) Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.
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The salt water he had used to clean off the worst of the gunk made his clothing stiff and scratchy.
Nerves were taut and bodies turned and twisted under the scratchy blankets.
She rolled over on her thin pallet, on the bottom bunk, pulling her scratchy military-issue blanket tighter around her.
The good news is that today's sexy lingerie is no longer uncomfortable, scratchy and unpractical.
We heard news, music, and conversations from the provincial capital over a scratchy, long-wave frequency.
The scratchy blankets were tucked around her, and Robert was spooned behind her against the wall.

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