adj
itchy
IHT-shee
adj
1
Causing or feeling an urge to scratch.
"The wool sweater felt itchy against her skin."
"His eyes were red and itchy from the pollen."
2
Restless or impatient, eager for action.
"He was getting itchy after sitting through the long meeting."
How to Use Itchy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that makes you want to scratch, or a feeling of restless impatience.
Common pairings
itchy skin
itchy trigger finger
feel itchy
Word Forms
itchier comparative, itchiest superlative
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The wool sweater felt _____ against her skin.