itch

²itch

noun

Definition of ITCH

1

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

2

a : a restless usually constant often compulsive desire <an itch to travel> b : lust, prurience

— itch·i·ness \ˈi-chē-nəs\ noun

— itchy \ˈi-chē\ adjective

Examples of ITCH

1. I had a slight itch on my back.
2. Scratching only makes the itch worse.
3. She's always had an itch for adventure.
4. 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

Near Antonyms: abstinence, celibacy, chastity; frigidity, frigidness

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Other Insect Terms

drone, entomology, gadfly, pismire, proboscis, vespine