hoarse
adjectiveUK /hɔːs/
US /hɔːrs/
When your voice sounds rough and scratchy, like it hurts to talk.
After shouting at the game all day, his voice was hoarse.
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2. Having a harsh, grating sound, like a rough voice.
The old radio gave a hoarse crackle before the music started.
3. Sounding deep and rough in a way that can seem mysterious or tired.
She answered the phone in a hoarse whisper.
4. Made rough or strained by shouting, singing, or illness.
The singer's voice went hoarse after the long concert.