Meaning & Definition of Itch in English
English⟶
Itch
/ɪʧ/
noun
1. A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite
- Characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
- "He has a bad case of the itch"
synonym:
- scabies,
- itch
2. A strong restless desire
- "Why this urge to travel?"
synonym:
- urge,
- itch
3. An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
synonym:
- itch,
- itchiness,
- itching
verb
1. Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
- "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
synonym:
- rub,
- scratch,
- itch
2. Have or perceive an itch
- "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
synonym:
- itch
3. Cause to perceive an itch
- "His skin itched"
synonym:
- itch
4. Have a strong desire or urge to do something
- "She is itching to start the project"
- "He is spoiling for a fight"
synonym:
- itch,
- spoil
Examples of using
Doctor, I've got an itch in my crotch.
Why do you itch so much? Could you have lice?
I have an itch in my ear.