scratching
/ˈskɹæt͡ʃɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: scratchings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or sound of something being scratched.
Noun
Examples
We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A pork scratching.
Noun
Examples
'Ugggghhhhh!' she made a face at the packet. 'Oink, oink!' Cosmo laughed, waving a scratching near her face.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scratching” mean?
The act or sound of something being scratched.
Is “scratching” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.