Meaning & Definition of word "Itchy"
Itchy
/ˈɪtʃi/
adjective:
- 1. Having a sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
- Example: After sitting in the dry grass, I found my legs feeling very itchy.
- 2. Causing a prickling or irritating sensation, often due to a rash or allergic reaction.
- Example: The lotion helped soothe my itchy skin after the sunburn.
- 3. Anxious or restless, often in anticipation of something.
- Example: She felt itchy to leave the party early and go home.
Etymology
●Old English 'icce' meaning 'to itch'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of itchy
Meaning: to be eager or impatient for something.
● Example Sentence: I'm getting itchy just waiting for the weekend to arrive.
Meaning: to feel uncomfortable or restless.
● Example Sentence: He was itchy during the long meeting.