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Dictionary > Definition: itch

Definition of itch
  1. an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
  2. a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"
  3. a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch"
  4. have a strong desire or urge to do something; "She is itching to start the project"; "He is spoiling for a fight"
  5. scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don''t scratch your insect bites!"
  6. have or perceive an itch; "I''m itching--the air is so dry!"
Similar Words: itchiness, itching, urge, scabies, spoil, rub, scratch

Hyponyms: pruritus, tickle, titillate, vellicate, tingle, prickle

Derivational Morphology: rub, scratch, spoil, urge, itchiness, itching, scabies, abrasion, scrape, excoriation, scratcher, wipe

Anagrams: chit


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