scratch´i|ness

scratch´i|ness
scratch|y «SKRACH ee», adjective, scratch|i|er, scratch|i|est.
1. that scratches, scrapes, or grates: »

a scratchy pen.

2. consisting of mere scratches: »

scratchy writing. A child's first drawings are scratchy.

3. scanty; straggling: »

scratchy hair.

scratch´i|ly, adverb.
scratch´i|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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