Itched: meaning, definitions and examples

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itched

 

[ ษชtสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

skin irritation

Itched is the past tense of itch, which signifies a sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. This sensation is often associated with skin irritations, allergies, or insect bites. It can be localized or widespread, depending on the cause. The term can also refer to an intense desire for something, metaphorically extending beyond physical sensations.

Synonyms

scratched, tingled.

Examples of usage

  • My arm itched after I got bitten by a mosquito.
  • The wool sweater made my skin itch.
  • I noticed my back itched, so I asked someone to scratch it for me.

Translations

Translations of the word "itched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coรงava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคœเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jucken

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 klรกfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaลŸฤฑnma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ picazรณn

Etymology

The word 'itch' dates back to Old English 'icce', which is believed to be of Germanic origin. The term has relatives in various Germanic languages, including the Middle Dutch 'icche' and the German 'jucken'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include not only the physical sensation of needing to scratch but also metaphorical uses related to longing or desire. The concept of itching itself can be traced to various biological functions, serving as a warning sign to avoid harmful irritants. In modern usage, 'itched' reflects both physical discomfort and emotional states, illustrating how language evolves to encompass broader human experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,299 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.