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Itch: meaning, definitions and examples

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itch

 

[ ษชtสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. It is often caused by an allergic reaction, insect bite, or dry skin.

Synonyms

pruritus, scratchiness, tingle

Examples of usage

  • The mosquito bite left a persistent itch on my arm.
  • I have an itch on my back that I can't reach.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To have or experience an itchy feeling on the skin, making one want to scratch. It can also refer to a strong desire or impulse to do something.

Synonyms

irritate, scratch, tingle

Examples of usage

  • The wool sweater itches my skin.
  • I itch to travel and explore new places.

Translations

Translations of the word "itch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coceira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคœเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Juckreiz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gatal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะตั€ะฑั–ะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ swฤ™dzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใ‚†ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉmangeaison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ picazรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaลŸฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ ค์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svฤ›dฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svrbenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srbenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรกรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaลŸฤฑnma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ picazรณn

Etymology

The word 'itch' originated from Old English 'giccian', meaning 'to itch or itchiness'. It is related to Middle Dutch 'gicke', meaning 'itch', and German 'jucken', meaning 'to itch'. The sensation of itching has been a common human experience throughout history, often associated with skin irritation or insect bites.

See also: itchiness, itching, itchy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,670, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.