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itchy.

Characterized by itching. (of a condition)

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɪt͡ʃi/
  1. Characterized by itching. (of a condition)

    an itchy rash
  2. Feeling an itching sensation; feeling a need to be scratched. (of a person, animal or body part)

    My nose always gets itchy the moment I put on my face mask.
  3. Causing an itching sensation.

    He refuses to wear the new sweater; he says it’s itchy.
  4. In a state of agitation; easily alarmed.

    figuratively
  5. Having a constant, teasing desire (for something, to do something); impatiently eager.

    figuratively
  6. Causing a constant, teasing desire for something.

    figuratively
  7. Feeling or showing a high level of sexual interest.

    derogatory · figuratively · obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English *yicchy, *ȝicchi, from Old English ġiċċiġ (“itchy”), equivalent to itch + -y. Cognate with Scots yeukie (“itchy”), West Frisian jokkerich (“itchy”), Dutch jeukachtig and jeukerig (“itchy”).

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