itchy

4 synonyms and 1 antonym for itchy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Causing or feeling an urge to scratch.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

restless

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

antsy fretful fidgety

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Causing or feeling an urge to scratch.

“The wool sweater felt itchy against her skin.”

antsy fretful restless fidgety

2. adj

Restless or impatient, eager for action.

“He was getting itchy after sitting through the long meeting.”

Opposites

relaxed

How to use itchy

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

itchy skin itchy trigger finger feel itchy

Etymology

Comes from Middle English *yicchy, *ȝicchi, from Old English ġiċċiġ (“itchy”), equivalent to itch plus -y. It is cognate with Scots yeukie (“itchy”), West Frisian jokkerich (“itchy”), and Dutch jeukachtig and jeukerig (“itchy”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “itchy” mean?

The word “itchy” means causing or feeling an urge to scratch. In plain terms, something that makes you want to scratch, or a feeling of restless impatience.

How do you pronounce “itchy”?

“Itchy” is pronounced IHT-shee (/ˈɪt͡ʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “itchy” in a sentence?

Here is “itchy” used in a sentence: “The wool sweater felt itchy against her skin.”

What part of speech is “itchy”?

“Itchy” is an adjective.

Is “itchy” a common word?

“Itchy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “itchy” have?

“Itchy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: causing or feeling an urge to scratch.

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