What is the meaning of itching?

noun

  • 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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