Definitions
1.adjectiveCharacterized by scratches.
2.adjective(chiefly of a sore throat) Annoying, irritating, itchy.
3.adjective(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."The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify."
4.adjective(of a phonograph record) Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.