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scratchily

UK
/ˈskrætʃ.ɪ.li/
US
/ˈskræʧ.ɪ.li/

Translations

scratchilyadverb
UK
/ˈskrætʃ.ɪ.li/
US
/ˈskræʧ.ɪ.li/
d'une manière râpeusePour un son rude, grinçant ou irritant.
The old record played scratchily, with the needle skipping over the worn grooves.
Le vieux disque jouait d'une manière râpeuse, l'aiguille sautant sur les sillons usés.
en pattes de mouchePour une écriture ou un dessin irrégulier, maladroit ou hâtif.
He filled the notebook scratchily, the letters slanting in every direction.
Il a rempli le carnet en pattes de mouche, les lettres penchées dans tous les sens.
Synonyms
roughly
gratingly
harshly
jarringly
abrasively

Definitions

scratchilyadverb
In a manner that is rough or harsh, often producing a grating or irritating sound.
The old record played scratchily, with the needle skipping over the worn grooves.
With uneven, irregular, or hasty penmanship or drawing, producing thin, spidery lines.
He filled the notebook scratchily, the letters slanting in every direction.
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