Itchy

/ˈɪtʃi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

After sitting in the dry grass, I found my legs feeling very itchy.

Causing a prickling or irritating sensation, often due to a rash or allergic reaction.

The lotion helped soothe my itchy skin after the sunburn.

Anxious or restless, often in anticipation of something.

She felt itchy to leave the party early and go home.

Old English 'icce' meaning 'to itch'.

itchy feet

a desire to travel or leave a place.

itchy trigger finger

a strong desire to start something, often used in contexts like eagerness to act.

itch

to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that causes the urge to scratch.

scratching

the act of rubbing or scraping the skin with fingernails.

to be eager or impatient for something.

I'm getting itchy just waiting for the weekend to arrive.

to feel uncomfortable or restless.

He was itchy during the long meeting.