Itching: meaning, definitions and examples

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itching

 

[ หˆษชtสƒษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

skin

An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. It is often caused by irritation, allergy, or insect bites.

Synonyms

irritation, pruritus, scratchiness

Examples of usage

  • She couldn't sleep because of the constant itching on her arm.
  • The itching sensation became unbearable after the mosquito bite.
Context #2 | Verb

skin

The act of experiencing an itchy sensation on the skin, leading to a desire to scratch. It is a natural response to irritation or allergy.

Synonyms

irritate, rub, scratch

Examples of usage

  • He was itching all over after coming into contact with poison ivy.
  • The mosquito bite caused her skin to itch intensely.

Translations

Translations of the word "itching" 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 'itching' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'giccan' meaning 'to itch'. The sensation of itching has been documented throughout history, with various remedies and treatments developed over time to alleviate discomfort. Itching can be a common symptom of skin conditions, allergies, or insect bites.

See also: itch, itchiness, itchy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,313, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.