itch

noun

  1. 1

    an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

  2. 2

    a strong restless desire

    why this urge to travel?

  3. 3

    a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

    he has a bad case of the itch

verb

  1. 1

    have a strong desire or urge to do something

    She is itching to start the project

    He is spoiling for a fight

  2. 2

    scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

    Don't scratch your insect bites!

  3. 3

    have or perceive an itch

    I'm itching--the air is so dry!

  4. 4

    cause to perceive an itch

    his skin itched

Synonyms

Also useful for “itch”:Unscrambler