itch
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
itches;
itched;
itching
itches;
itched;
itching
Britannica Dictionary definition of ITCH
[no object]
1
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to have or produce an unpleasant feeling on your skin or inside your mouth, nose, etc. that makes you want to scratch
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My back really itches.
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His eyes began to burn and itch because of his allergies.
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My nose itches. [=I have an itchy nose]
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This sweater makes me itch.
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Most rashes itch.
2
informal
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to have a strong desire to do something or for something
— always used as (be) itching
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I'm itching to get started in my garden again. [=I'm very eager to begin working in my garden again]
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She was itching for a fight.
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He seemed to be itching for an excuse to say something rude.
— itching
noun [noncount]-
Rashes can cause intense itching.
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Symptoms include minor itching and redness.
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This lotion should soothe/stop/relieve the itching. [=itchiness]
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itch
/ˈɪtʃ/
noun
plural
itches
2
itch
/ˈɪtʃ/
noun
plural
itches
Britannica Dictionary definition of ITCH
[count]
1
:
an uncomfortable or unpleasant feeling on your skin or inside your mouth, nose, etc., that makes you want to scratch
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I had a slight itch on my back.
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Scratching only makes the itch worse.
2
somewhat informal
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a constant and strong desire for something or to do something
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She's always had an itch for adventure.
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He has an itch to travel.
scratch the/an itch
chiefly US, informal
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to satisfy a desire or need for something
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Sign up for a tour of Asia and scratch the itch to travel.
