itch
2itch
nounDefinition of ITCH
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a : an uneasy irritating sensation in the upper surface of the skin usually held to result from mild stimulation of pain receptors b : a skin disorder accompanied by such a sensation; especially : a contagious eruption caused by a mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrows in the skin and causes intense itching
— itch·i·ness \ˈi-chē-nəs\ noun
— itchy \ˈi-chē\ adjective
Examples of ITCH
- I had a slight itch on my back.
- Scratching only makes the itch worse.
- She's always had an itch for adventure.
- He has an itch to travel.
First Known Use of ITCH
before 12th century
Related to ITCH
Synonyms: concupiscence, eroticism, horniness, hots, desire, lech, letch, libidinousness, lust, lustfulness, lustihood, passion, salaciousness
Related Words: libido; ardor, heat, rut; erotomania, hypersexuality, lecherousness, lechery, nymphomania, satyriasis; venery
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