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scratchy

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Adjective

  1. Characterized by scratches.
  2. Irritating; itchy.
  3. Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.
  4. Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.
  5. Irritable; tetchy.

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