noun
- an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch
- a strong desire or urge to do something
Usage: informal
verb
- to have or cause an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch
- to have a strong desire to do something
Usage: informal
Examples
- The mosquito bite made my arm itch terribly.
- She scratched the itch on her leg.
- He had an itch to travel the world.
- My wool sweater always makes me itch.
- I’m itching to start the new project.
- The poison ivy caused an unbearable itch.
- She’s been itching for a promotion all year.