verb
- past tense of itch; felt an uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch
- past tense of itch; had a restless desire or strong urge to do something
Usage: figurative
Examples
- My mosquito bite itched all night long.
- The wool sweater itched against her skin.
- His poison ivy rash itched terribly.
- She itched to tell everyone the secret.
- The students itched for summer vacation to begin.
- He itched to get back on the basketball court.
- The dry air made my scalp itch badly.