Synonyms of scratch
5 similar words
Another word for scratch is fungi. Other synonyms of scratch are scrabble, chicken scratch, quelbe and scrawl.
Synonyms and similar words for scratch
verbTo rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails...
- scrabbleTo scrape or scratch powerfully with hands or claws.
nounA feed, usually a mixture of a few common grains, given to chickens.
nounA genre of Virgin Islander music, better known as fungi.
nounPoor handwriting; especially, illegibly so.
Meaning of scratch
- verb To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
- verb To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
- verb To irritate someone's skin with one's unshaven beard when kissing.
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Questions about synonyms of scratch
- What is another word for scratch?
- Scratch has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fungi, scrabble, chicken scratch, quelbe and scrawl.
- What does scratch mean?
- Scratch means to rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
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