Definition

Having a rough or harsh sound, often used to describe a voice or noise that is not smooth.

Example

After shouting at the concert, her voice became raspy and difficult to understand.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I heard you singing in the shower earlier, and it sounded a bit raspy.

Yeah, my throat is a little sore today.

That makes sense! A raspy voice can be really tough to deal with.

Totally, I hope it gets better before the weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Raspy → The word originates from Middle English 'raspe', meaning to scrape or rasp. It describes a rough or grating sound, akin to the action of scraping.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'rasp' which means to scrape, and remember that 'raspy' describes something that has a rough or grating sound.

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