Itchy

Quick meaning: Itchy is an adjective meaning Characterized by itching. (of a condition).

Meaning

Characterized by itching. (of a condition).

More Meanings

1. Feeling an itching sensation; feeling a need to be scratched. (of a person, animal or body part)
2. Causing an itching sensation.
3. (figurative) In a state of agitation; easily alarmed.
4. (figurative) Having a constant, teasing desire (for something, to do something); impatiently eager.
5. (figurative) Causing a constant, teasing desire for something.
6. (figurative, derogatory, obsolete) Feeling or showing a high level of sexual interest.

Example Sentences

an itchy rash

He refuses to wear the new sweater; he says it’s itchy.

My nose always gets itchy the moment I put on my face mask.

Excess, the scrophulous and itchy plague / That seizes first the opulent

Word Forms

• itchier
• itchiest

Synonyms for itchy

Depending on context, synonyms include pruritic, scratchy, anxious, jittery, jumpy, nervous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fidgety, fretful, restless, unquiet, jumpy, nervous.

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