itch

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itch  /ˈɪtʃ/ ? Meaning of "itch"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
  2. (n) a strong restless desire
  3. (n) an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
  4. (v) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
  5. (v) have or perceive an itch
  6. (v) cause to perceive an itch
  7. (v) have a strong desire or urge to do something

Synonym(s)

itching, urge, scabies, spoil, rub, scratch

Derived Word(s)

itching, itchy

Usage(s):

  1. PM Images Take the common itch.
  2. The itch to tell all had spread among retired White House hands.
  3. The itch does not clear up by itself.

Quotes

  1. "I know he has the itch to come back and play," Harris said. "If he will or not, I don't know."
    on Jul 2, 2008 By: Al Harris Source: USA Today

  2. Elected in 1976, Hatch said that, as a new senator, "I was filled with conservative fire in my belly and an itch to take on any and everyone who stood in my way, including Ted Kennedy."
    on Aug 26, 2009 By: Orrin Hatch Source: Bloomberg

  3. "I don't think the itch to race ever really left," Rudd said. "I tried to keep it in check and tried not to watch too many broadcasts, tried not to listen to it on the radio."
    on Jan 9, 2007 By: Ricky Rudd Source: SI.com

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