Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scratchback

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
scratch-back
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A toy which imitates the sound of tearing cloth, used by drawing it across the back of unsuspecting persons.

British usage; Dated

Etymology

From scratch + back.

Usage

Inflected Forms

scratchbacks (plural)

Phrases

scratch someone's back

Frequently Paired Words

scratch someone's back

Questions

What does scratchback mean?
A toy which imitates the sound of tearing cloth, used by drawing it across the back of unsuspecting persons.
Where does scratchback come from?
From scratch + back.

How to pronounce scratchback

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