scratching
noun
Simple meaning
A piece of deep-fried batter left over from frying fish, sometimes sold with chips.
Pronunciation
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skrachingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈskɹætʃɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The act or sound of something being scratched.
Record scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop.
UKin the plural
A piece of deep-fried batter left over from frying fish, sometimes sold with chips.
A pork scratching.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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