As a Noun: 1. A series of small cuts or marks that spoil the appearance of an object. English = scratches. 2. A series of small cuts on your skin. English = scratches. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To make a series of small cuts or marks on something that spoils its appearance; to suffer such an action. English = scratch; (be) scratched. 2. To make a series of small cuts on your or someone else's skin; to suffer such an action. English = scratch; (be) scratched.