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scratchiness

/ˈskrætʃɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does scratchiness mean?

noun

The quality of being scratchy; a feeling of roughness or irritation, especially on the skin.

Example

"The scratchiness of the wool sweater made it uncomfortable to wear."

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