noun
- plural of itch; uncomfortable sensations on the skin that make you want to scratch
verb
- third person singular present of itch; feels an uncomfortable sensation that makes one want to scratch
- third person singular present of itch; has a restless desire or strong urge for something
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The mosquito bites gave her terrible itches all over her arms.
- My back itches where I can’t reach it.
- He itches to travel the world after graduation.
- The wool sweater always itches against my skin.
- She itches for a new challenge at work.
- The poison ivy rash itches constantly.
- His skin itches whenever he’s stressed.