What is the meaning of itch?

noun

  • A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation.
    • usage: "he has a bad case of the itch"
  • A strong restless desire.
    • usage: "why this urge to travel"
  • An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch.

verb

  • Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching.
    • usage: "Don't scratch your insect bites"
  • Have or perceive an itch.
    • usage: "I'm itching-the air is so dry"
  • Cause to perceive an itch.
    • usage: "his skin itched"
  • Have a strong desire or urge to do something.
    • usage: "She is itching to start the project"; "He is spoiling for a fight"
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APAWordNet. (2010). Itch. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/itch/definitions/1214003
ChicagoWordNet. 2010. "Itch" http://smartdefine.org/itch/definitions/1214003 (accessed September 20, 2026).
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MLAWordNet. "Itch" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/itch/definitions/1214003>
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