raspy
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/ / /ˈɹæsp.i/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English rasp Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English raspy From rasp + -y.
- Rough, raw.
“His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy.”
““This,” [Ambassador Robert Lighthizer] stressed in his raspy voice, “is the key economic policy battle of patriotic Americans in the upcoming generation.””
- Irritable.
“I don't wish to get raspy, so let's change the subject.”