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Definition of raspy

raspy

/ˈræs.pi/
ras · py
Adverb:raspily
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• adjective

1

Hoarse, harsh, or grating in sound, especially of a voice or breathing.

Example

"After cheering at the championship game all evening, her voice was raspy the next morning."

2

Easily irritated, ill-tempered, or sharp in manner.

Example

"The overworked editor grew increasingly raspy with the staff as the publication deadline approached."

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• Rhymes for raspy

• Nearby Words

raspberry
raspiness
rasping
raspy
rasta
rastafari
rastafarian

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the noun and verb 'rasp' plus the adjectival suffix '-y'; 'rasp' itself comes from Old French raspe, meaning a coarse file or grater.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Raspy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/raspy
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