raspy

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/
• (America) IPA: /ˈɹæsp.i/

Adjective

raspy (comparative raspier, superlative raspiest)

1. (of sound) Rough, raw, especially used to describe vocal quality.

   His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy.

2. Irritable.
   • , Louisa May Alcott, Little Wives

     I don't wish to get raspy, so let's change the subject.

Synonyms

• (rough, raw) grating, harsh, hoarse, rough
• (irritable) irritable

Translations

• French: râpe sound, râpeux voice
• German: rau
• Russian: дребезжа́щий
• Spanish: ronco voice

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