English dictionary
itch
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
noun
- a strong restless desire
noun
- a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
verb
- have a strong desire or urge to do something
verb
- scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
verb
- have or perceive an itch
verb
- cause to perceive an itch
Example sentences
why this urge to travel?
he has a bad case of the itch
She is itching to start the project
He is spoiling for a fight
Don't scratch your insect bites!
I'm itching — the air is so dry!
his skin itched