itch
ihch
Itch (noun) means an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch. Example: “The mosquito bite left an itch that lasted for days.”
noun
1
An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.
"The mosquito bite left an itch that lasted for days."
2
A strong, restless desire to do something.
"After years at the same job, he had an itch to travel."
verb
1
To feel a need to scratch, or to feel a persistent urge to do something.
"My arm itches where the sunburn is peeling."
"She was itching to tell everyone the news."
How to use itch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA skin sensation that makes you want to scratch, or a restless urge to do something.
Common pairings
itch to travel
scratch an itch
an itchy rash
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Word forms
- Plural
- itches
- Third person singular
- itches
- Past tense
- itched
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The mosquito bite left an _____ that lasted for days.
Etymology
From Old English giccan, of unknown deeper origin, related to Dutch jeuk and German jucken.
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Rhymes for itch
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What does “itch” mean?
The word “itch” means an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch. In plain terms, a skin sensation that makes you want to scratch, or a restless urge to do something.
How do you pronounce “itch”?
“Itch” is pronounced ihch (/ɪt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “itch” in a sentence?
Here is “itch” used in a sentence: “The mosquito bite left an itch that lasted for days.”
What is another word for “itch”?
Words with a similar meaning to “itch” include yuck, yuik and yeuk.
What part of speech is “itch”?
Depending on how it is used, “itch” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “itch” come from?
The word “itch” comes from Old English. From Old English giccan, of unknown deeper origin, related to Dutch jeuk and German jucken.
Is “itch” a common word?
“Itch” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “itch” have?
“Itch” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.
