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raspy

American  
[ras-pee, rah-spee] / ˈræs pi, ˈrɑ spi /

adjective

raspier, raspiest
  1. harsh; grating; rasping. rasping.

  2. easily annoyed; irritable.


Other Word Forms

  • raspiness noun
  • unraspy adjective

Etymology

Origin of raspy

First recorded in 1830–40; rasp + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Just as I was about to turn back, a twig snapped and Red appeared, her cheeks and nose rosy with cold and her breath raspy from running.

From Literature

Sitting outside, she tells the camera in a raspy voice, “To whoever has her or knows where she is, it’s never too late.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“We still have hope and we still believe,” she tells the camera in a raw, raspy voice.

From The Wall Street Journal

So, too, is the film’s music, composer Anthony Willis and soundtrack artist Charlie XCX entwining raspy strings with grimy, ominous shudders.

From Los Angeles Times

“Nope, my voice is just too tired,” Ms. W. said, and, sure enough, it was sounding weak and raspy.

From Literature