raspy
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
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Adjective
raspy (comparative raspier, superlative raspiest)
- (of sound) Rough, raw, especially used to describe vocal quality.
- His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy.
- Irritable.
- (Can we date this quote?), Louisa May Alcott, Little Wives
- I don't wish to get raspy, so let's change the subject.
- (Can we date this quote?), Louisa May Alcott, Little Wives
Synonyms
Translations
rough, raw
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irritable — see irritable