Word: ratchety
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ra
tche
ty
Definition: Moving in jerks.
Morphemes:
Affix: ratchet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A procedure or regulation that goes in one direction, usually up.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rochet
Language: fr
Decoded: rochet
Meaning: bobbin, spindle, ratchet
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".