itch

noun
UK: /ɪtʃ/
US: /ɪtʃ/

  1. An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.

    1. I have an itch on my arm, can you scratch it?
    2. The mosquito bite caused an intense itch that I couldn't ignore.

  2. A restless desire or urge to do something.

    1. I have an itch to travel, so I will take a vacation.
    2. After years at home, she developed an itch to return to her career.

Synonyms

crawl tickle tingle
itch verb

  1. To have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it.

    1. My skin itches because of the wool sweater.
    2. The rash on his back itches terribly, making it hard to focus.

  2. To have a strong desire or urge to do something.

    1. I itch to start my new project after the holidays.
    2. He was itching to prove his skills and take on more responsibility at work.
itch adjective

  1. Causing an uncomfortable feeling on the skin.

    1. This sweater is itchy, I cannot wear it.
    2. The tag on the back of my shirt is itchy and annoying.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "itch" in English means: An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch., A restless desire or urge to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "itch" is /ɪtʃ/ in British English and /ɪtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "itch": crawl, tickle, tingle.

Example usage of "itch": "I have an itch on my arm, can you scratch it?". More examples on the page.