itch

1 of 2

verb

ˈich

itched; itching; itches

intransitive verb

: to have an itch

her arm itched

: to produce an itchy sensation

long underwear that itches

: to have a restless desire or hankering for something

were itching to go outside

transitive verb

: to cause to itch

: vex, irritate

itch

2 of 2

noun

: an uneasy irritating sensation in the upper surface of the skin usually held to result from mild stimulation of pain receptors

: a skin disorder accompanied by such a sensation

especially : a contagious eruption caused by a mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrows in the skin and causes intense itching

: a restless usually constant often compulsive desire

an itch to travel

: lust, prurience

itchiness

ˈi-chē-nəs How to pronounce itch (audio)

noun

itchy

ˈi-chē

adjective

Example Sentences

Verb His eyes began to burn and itch because of his allergies. This sweater makes me itch. Noun I had a slight itch on my back. Scratching only makes the itch worse. She's always had an itch for adventure. He has an itch to travel. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

TikTok user Pop Kitchen from Parade's Taco Bell copycat pizza can satisfy that Taco Bell itch right at home with these ingredients.

Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 If the bites itch, apply the product one to two times daily.

Daryl Perry, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022 If all went well, my bug bites would no longer itch, my cheeks would glow and my sneakers would smell like a florist shop and not a den of skunks.

Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone.

Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2022 But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone.

Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 2 June 2022 But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone.

Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2022 Within a matter of minutes, the bite can begin to itch or change colors, becoming darker, harder, or more swollen over the course of the next few days, according to the CDC.

Eleesha Lockett, SELF, 8 June 2022 But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone.

Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 2 June 2022

Noun

Ghia makes beautiful sparkling aperitifs, as does Giglia – both scratch an itch for both alcohol replacements or soda alternatives.

Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Scratch the itch with one of the best travel books of 2022 — so far.

Jen Rose Smith, Washington Post, 19 May 2022 Now that the brand has branched out beyond printed tees, McLachlan scratches his graphic design itch by creating intricate, individualized labels for his products.

Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2022 With approximately 68,000 miles on its odometer and a recent timing belt replacement, this 928S4 ought to have no trouble reliably scratching your grand touring itch.

Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 27 July 2022 This podcast scratches my every itch, with brilliant explanations of science and health, hilarious commentary by Ward, plus some serious moments in between.

Sarah Mupo, STAT, 8 July 2022 For anyone who loves stop-motion animation, the first 40 minutes of this bleak adventure will scratch your trippy itch and then some.

Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 10 June 2022 As conveyed above, Locke was an attempt to scratch my own itch.

Laura Parker, Forbes, 18 May 2022 Start with Sanditon, and then check out these TV shows and movies that will totally scratch your Bridgerton itch.

Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

itch 1 of 2

verb

ˈich

itched; itching

: to have or produce an unpleasant feeling that causes a desire to scratch

My nose itches.

: to have a strong desire

The kids at my school are ALWAYS itching to see a fight.

Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid

itch

2 of 2

noun

: an unpleasant feeling that causes a desire to scratch

: a skin disorder in which an itch is present

: a restless usually constant desire

an itch to travel

单词	itchy
释义	itch 1 of 2 verb ˈich itched; itching; itches intransitive verb 1 a : to have an itch her arm itched b : to produce an itchy sensation long underwear that itches 2 : to have a restless desire or hankering for something were itching to go outside transitive verb 1 : to cause to itch 2 : vex, irritate itch 2 of 2 noun 1 a : an uneasy irritating sensation in the upper surface of the skin usually held to result from mild stimulation of pain receptors b : a skin disorder accompanied by such a sensation especially : a contagious eruption caused by a mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrows in the skin and causes intense itching 2 a : a restless usually constant often compulsive desire an itch to travel b : lust, prurience itchiness ˈi-chē-nəs noun itchy ˈi-chē adjective Synonyms Verb aggravate annoy bother bug burn (up) chafe eat exasperate frost gall get grate gripe hack (off) irk irritate nark [British] nettle peeve persecute pique put out rasp rile ruffle spite vex Noun concupiscence desire eroticism horniness hots lech letch libidinousness lust lustfulness lustihood passion salaciousness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb His eyes began to burn and itch because of his allergies. This sweater makes me itch. Noun I had a slight itch on my back. Scratching only makes the itch worse. She's always had an itch for adventure. He has an itch to travel. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb TikTok user Pop Kitchen from Parade's Taco Bell copycat pizza can satisfy that Taco Bell itch right at home with these ingredients. Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 If the bites itch, apply the product one to two times daily. Daryl Perry, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022 If all went well, my bug bites would no longer itch, my cheeks would glow and my sneakers would smell like a florist shop and not a den of skunks. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2022 But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone. Mark Heim \| Mheim@al.com, al, 2 June 2022 But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2022 Within a matter of minutes, the bite can begin to itch or change colors, becoming darker, harder, or more swollen over the course of the next few days, according to the CDC. Eleesha Lockett, SELF, 8 June 2022 But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone. Mark Heim \| Mheim@al.com, al, 2 June 2022 Noun Ghia makes beautiful sparkling aperitifs, as does Giglia – both scratch an itch for both alcohol replacements or soda alternatives. Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Scratch the itch with one of the best travel books of 2022 — so far. Jen Rose Smith, Washington Post, 19 May 2022 Now that the brand has branched out beyond printed tees, McLachlan scratches his graphic design itch by creating intricate, individualized labels for his products. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2022 With approximately 68,000 miles on its odometer and a recent timing belt replacement, this 928S4 ought to have no trouble reliably scratching your grand touring itch. Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 27 July 2022 This podcast scratches my every itch, with brilliant explanations of science and health, hilarious commentary by Ward, plus some serious moments in between. Sarah Mupo, STAT, 8 July 2022 For anyone who loves stop-motion animation, the first 40 minutes of this bleak adventure will scratch your trippy itch and then some. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 10 June 2022 As conveyed above, Locke was an attempt to scratch my own itch. Laura Parker, Forbes, 18 May 2022 Start with Sanditon, and then check out these TV shows and movies that will totally scratch your Bridgerton itch. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English icchen, from Old English giccan; akin to Old High German jucchen to itch First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing itch jock itch scratch the/an itch swimmer's itch scratch the/that itch jock itch scratch the/an itch swimmer's itch scratch the/that itch Kids Definition itch 1 of 2 verb ˈich itched; itching 1 : to have or produce an unpleasant feeling that causes a desire to scratch My nose itches. 2 : to have a strong desire The kids at my school are ALWAYS itching to see a fight. Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid itch 2 of 2 noun 1 : an unpleasant feeling that causes a desire to scratch 2 : a skin disorder in which an itch is present 3 : a restless usually constant desire an itch to travel Medical Definition itch noun ˈich 1 : an uneasy irritating sensation in the upper surface of the skin usually held to result from mild stimulation of pain receptors 2 : a skin disorder accompanied by an itch especially : a contagious eruption caused by an itch mite of the genus Sarcoptes (S. scabiei) that burrows in the skin and causes intense itching itchy adjective 1 as in irritating causing an unpleasant tingling sensation the child in the pew ahead of us kept tugging at his itchy church clothes Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance irritating scratchy prickly harsh rough coarse Antonyms & Near Antonyms soft silky soothing silken 2 as in passionate having a strong sexual desire itchy sailors on shore leave Synonyms & Similar Words passionate hot horny excited lustful aroused lascivious randy libidinous goatish oversexed concupiscent wanton hypersexual lubricious lewd lecherous salacious licentious immoral corrupt satyric lubricous easy loose degraded promiscuous fast indecent depraved dissolute demoralized libertine degenerate dissipated debauched dissolute dissipated debased decadent Antonyms & Near Antonyms frigid undersexed moral virtuous pure immaculate modest chaste decent celibate virginal monkish monastic innocent prudish puritanical priggish prim maidenly straitlaced straightlaced lily-white Victorian See More
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itch

verb

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing itch

Kids Definition

verb

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Medical Definition

noun

adjective