itching

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itching  /ˈɪ tʃɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "itching"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

Synonym(s)

itchiness

Usage(s):

  1. On abortion, in other words, Benedict might be itching for a fight with Obama.
  2. Like any other puppy, he's eager to please and itching to explore the world around him.
  3. Most of the reactions Teuber and her co-authors describe were mild: itching, swelling and wheezing.

Quotes

  1. "Everyone who didn't play last week was disappointed and that showed in training this week," said Calderwood. "Everyone is itching to play. Obviously you want to play against the best in the world."
    on Oct 29, 2008 By: Mark Calderwood Source: SkySports

  2. "It makes you want to go back and do it again," Sabathia said. "I'm itching to get to spring training, itching to get started, itching to get to see the guys and just try to do it again,"
    on Jan 26, 2010 By: CC Sabathia Source: Washington Post

  3. Asked how important he felt it was for him to get a game in before the finals, Lyon replied: "It's a big thing for me. I want to blow off a few cobwebs. It feels great and I'm itching to play."
    on Sep 3, 2008 By: Jamie Lyon Source: The Canberra Times

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