Itch: meaning, definitions and examples

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itch

[ ɪtʃ ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 coceira

🇮🇳 खुजली

🇩🇪 Juckreiz

🇮🇩 gatal

🇺🇦 свербіж

🇵🇱 swędzenie

🇯🇵 かゆみ

🇫🇷 démangeaison

🇪🇸 picazón

🇹🇷 kaşıntı

🇰🇷 가려움

🇸🇦 حكة

🇨🇿 svědění

🇸🇰 svrbenie

🇨🇳 痒

🇸🇮 srbenje

🇮🇸 kláði

🇰🇿 қышу

🇬🇪 ქავილი

🇦🇿 qaşınma

🇲🇽 picazón

Word origin

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.