raspy
UKˈrɑːspiUSˈræspi
Meaning
1adj
having a rough, harsh sound
2adj
irritable or grating
Usage
his voice was hoarse and raspy after the long lecture.
she dismissed his idea with a raspy tone of contempt.
the old door hinge let out a long, raspy squeak.
Etymology
the adjective 'raspy' is formed by adding the suffix '-y' to the verb 'rasp'. the verb 'rasp' entered middle english from the old french 'rasper', meaning to scrape or grate, which is likely of germanic origin. the core concept of a rough, grating action evolved naturally to describe both a harsh, scraping sound and a similarly irritating quality of voice or manner. thus, 'raspy' directly conveys a sense of auditory or metaphorical roughness derived from its root.
Analysis
the word is a simplex form derived from the verb 'rasp'.