English · Body & Health
itch
/ɪtʃ/
[/ɪtʃ/]
an uncomfortable feeling on the skin
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it. It can also be a verb meaning to have this feeling.
Example
The wool sweater gave me an itch.
The wool sweater gave me an itch.
Etymology
From Old English 'gicce' (noun) and 'giccan' (to itch).
How & Where It’s Used
Used literally for the skin and figuratively for a strong desire.