raspy
|ras/py|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈræspi/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɑːspi/
rough sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'raspy' originates from the word 'rasp,' which comes from Middle English 'raspen,' meaning 'to scrape or rub.'
Historical Evolution
'raspen' transformed into the modern English word 'rasp,' and eventually became 'raspy' to describe a rough sound.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scrape or rub,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a rough, harsh sound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/13 00:06