raspy

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From rasp +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

[edit]

Adjective

[edit]

raspy (comparative raspier, superlative raspiest)

  1. (of sound, especially vocal quality) Rough, raw.
    His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy.
  2. Irritable.
    • 1869, Louisa May Alcott, Little Women Wedded:
      I don't wish to get raspy, so let's change the subject.

Synonyms

[edit]

Derived terms

[edit]

Derived terms

[edit]

Translations

[edit]

Anagrams

[edit]