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scrawled filefish
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scratchy

scratch·y [ skráchee ] (comparative scratch·i·er, superlative scratch·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. itchy: causing or feeling itchiness on the skin
a scratchy sweater

2. with scraping sound: making a scratching or scraping sound
a scratchy recording

3. penned quickly: written or drawn hastily or illegibly

4. U.S. irregular: done haphazardly or not smoothly


scratch·i·ly adverb
scratch·i·ness noun
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