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Definition of scratchings

scratchings

/ˈskrætʃ.ɪŋz/
scratch · ings
Plural:scratchings
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• noun

1

British Crispy pieces of fried or roasted pork skin and fat, commonly eaten cold as a savory snack or accompaniment to beer (usually in the phrase 'pork scratchings').

Example

"The pub served local real ales alongside bags of salted pork scratchings."

2

Marks, lines, or crude writings made by scraping, etching, or scribbling on a surface.

Example

"Archaeologists examined the faint scratchings etched into the limestone cave wall."

3

Competitors or horses that have been withdrawn from a race or sporting competition before it begins.

Example

"Heavy rain on the track resulted in several late scratchings before the opening race."

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• Nearby Words

scratcher
scratchily
scratchiness
scratchings
scratchpad
scratchproof
scratchy

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