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raspy
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rasp·y
/
ˈræs
pi, ˈrɑ
spi
/
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[
ras
-pee,
rah
-spee
]
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adjective,
rasp·i·er,
rasp·i·est.
1.
harsh; grating;
rasping
.
2.
easily annoyed; irritable.
Origin:
1830–40;
rasp
+
-y
1
Related forms
rasp·i·ness,
noun
un·rasp·y,
adjective
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rasping
or
raspy
(ˈrɑːspɪŋ, ˈrɑːspɪ)
—
adj
(esp of a noise) harsh or grating; rough
raspy
or
raspy
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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His voice is described as being deep, rough or
raspy
.
His sermons are conversational, delivered in a folksy,
raspy
voice.
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raspy
disc-shaped mouth full
of teeth to strike and hold fast to fish.
In some species, the males will add a
raspy
sound to distinguish them to
potential mates.
He was tall, with a crew cut, and his voice was
raspy
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