itch

Meanings

• a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
  • "he has a bad case of the itch"
• a strong restless desire
• an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
• have or perceive an itch
  • "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
• cause to perceive an itch
  • "his skin itched"
• have a strong desire or urge to do something
  • "She is itching to start the project"

Synonyms

itchiness, itching, rub, scabies, scratch, spoil, urge