itch

/ɪt͡ʃ/

IPA: /IH1 CH/

noun

1
A sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch.
2
A constant teasing desire or want.

Synonyms

verb

1
To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
2
To have a constant, teasing urge; to feel strongly motivated; to want or desire something.
“He started learning to drive and he has been itching for opportunities to practice ever since.”
3
To cause to feel an itch.
4
To scratch or rub so as to relieve an itch.

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