scratchy

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A scratchy record, etc. has scratches on it so it makes unpleasant noises when it is played:

We spent the evening listening to her scratchy old jazz records.

Scratchy clothes are rough and uncomfortable.

If a part of your body such as your throat or eye feels scratchy, it feels dry and uncomfortable. :

Lemon tea is good for soothing a scratchy throat.

Styes can cause a scratchy sensation on the eyeball.

A scratchy pen does not write easily and without interruption:

This pen's scratchy. Do you have another one?

Scratchy drawings or lines are made with quick, rough marks:

His strange scratchy drawings intrigue kids.

The illustrator normally works with scratchy lines and a full, cheerful range of colours.