scratchy

adjective5

1. •
   Characterized by scratches.
2. •
   Irritating; itchy.
3. •
   Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.

   • The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify.
4. •
   Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.

   • Once he almost fell asleep, and then the little record player started up in his mother and father's bedroom. Mom was playing her scratchy Elvis 45s again. — 1991
5. •
   (informal) Irritable; tetchy.

   • 'Now, now, don't get scratchy,' said Casali. 'You've got enough troubles of your own. […] — 1978