scritch
Gentle scratching sound
Scritch is an affectionate scratch, typically given to a pet—a light, repetitive scratching motion behind the ears, under the chin, or along the back: She gave the cat some scritches.
The word is informal and playful, common among pet owners.
As a verb: He scritched the dog's belly.
Scritch can also be onomatopoeic for a light scratching sound.
Tiny sharp point
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- tickleTouch provoking involuntary laughter
- itchUrge to scratch
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
irritation · mosquito · flea · allergy · hives · nettles · dermatitis · inflamed
Affectionate close embrace
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- nuzzleGentle facial caress
- affectionateShowing warm regard
gentle · soothing · relaxing · cozy · warm · tender · pampering · comforting
Coarse shaping tool
- scrapeRub harshly against
- rustleSoft crackling sound
- crackleSharp snapping sounds
- whisperSpeech without full voice
faint · sibilance · creak · squeak · click · tap · patter · skritch
prickle
Tiny sharp point
rash · irritation · mosquito · flea · allergy · hives · nettles · dermatitis · inflamed · sensitive
cuddle
Affectionate close embrace
affectionate · gentle · soothing · relaxing · cozy · warm · tender · pampering · comforting · purr
rasp
Coarse shaping tool
whisper · faint · sibilance · creak · squeak · click · tap · patter · skritch · scritching
scrawl
Careless, illegible writing
score · carve · pen · quill · nib · parchment · paper · note · doodle · mark
rough
Uneven in surface
harsh · raspy · sandpaper · bristly · prickly · grating · scour · textured · uneven · grainy