scratchy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective causing abrasion
  2. adjective easily irritated or annoyed
  3. adjective lacking consistency

Etymology

From scratch + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

abrasive

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