1. comparative form of scratchy; more rough, harsh, or irritating to the touch or sound

Examples

• This wool sweater is scratchier than the cotton one.
• His voice sounded scratchier after shouting at the game.
• The old record was scratchier than I remembered.
• The sandpaper became scratchier as the grit wore down.
• Her throat felt scratchier as the cold got worse.
• The fabric gets scratchier after multiple washes.