itchy.
Characterized by itching. (of a condition)
Meaning & usage
Characterized by itching. (of a condition)
an itchy rash
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.
Causing an itching sensation.
He refuses to wear the new sweater; he says it’s itchy.
In a state of agitation; easily alarmed.
Having a constant, teasing desire (for something, to do something); impatiently eager.
Causing a constant, teasing desire for something.
Feeling or showing a high level of sexual interest.
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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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.