Usually means: Causing most irritation or discomfort.
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We found 6 dictionaries that define the word scratchiest:

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  1. scratchiest: Merriam-Webster
  2. scratchiest: Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
  3. scratchiest: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  4. scratchiest: Wiktionary
  5. scratchiest: Dictionary.com
  6. scratchiest: TheFreeDictionary.com

(Note: See scratchy as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (scratchy)

adjective:  Characterized by scratches.
adjective:  (chiefly of a sore throat) Irritating; itchy.
adjective:  (informal, of an analogue radio transmission) Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.
adjective:  (of a phonograph record) Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.
adjective:  (informal) Irritable; tetchy.
▸ Also see scratchy


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