Meaning of the word scratchy in English

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scratchy

US /ˈskrætʃ.i/
UK /ˈskrætʃ.i/

Adjective

1.

A scratchy record, etc. has scratches on it so it makes unpleasant noises when it is played:

Example:
We spent the evening listening to her scratchy old jazz records.
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