prurit — meaning in English

English meaning

• itch noun An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.

Senses

prurit is used for these senses in English:

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

itch — full definition

1. noun An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.
2. noun A strong, restless desire to do something.
3. verb To feel a need to scratch, or to feel a persistent urge to do something.

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