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Rasps vs Raspy - What's the difference?

rasps | raspy |

As a noun rasps

is plural of lang=en.

As a verb rasps

is third-person singular of rasp.

As an adjective raspy is

rough, raw, especially used to describe vocal quality.

rasps

English

Noun

(head)

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (rasp)

    • Anagrams

    *

    raspy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (of sound) Rough, raw, especially used to describe vocal quality.
    • His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy .
  • Irritable.
  • * Louisa May Alcott, Little Wives
    • I don't wish to get raspy , so let's change the subject.

    Synonyms

    * grating, harsh, hoarse, rough * (irritable) irritable

    Anagrams

    * prays, spray

    See also

    * raspiness