raspy

[ ras-pee, rah-spee ]

adjective

, rasp·i·er, rasp·i·est.

1. harsh; grating; rasping. rasping.
2. easily annoyed; irritable.

Other Words From

• raspi·ness noun
• un·raspy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of raspy¹

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

Example Sentences

Throughout the night, young men dressed as Trump rattled off impressions of the former president, promising to put immigrants in camps and decrying impeachment while imitating the former president’s signature raspy tone.

From Salon

“It’s like adjusting to a new car smell,” he said of his new digs, his voice raspy.

From Los Angeles Times

"We'll see you again soon," he said, as his raspy baritone suddenly turned to a squeak.

From BBC

With a high, raspy voice, thick German accent and disarming manner that was by turns ebullient, brisk, maternal and impish, she put both jittery censors and embarrassed callers at ease.

From Los Angeles Times

Her raspy but commanding voice is one you cannot miss when she strums her guitar or banjo.

From Salon

Related Words

• gravelly
• gruff
• hoarse
• scratchy
• throaty