itching

[US]/'itʃiŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having a sensation that makes you want to scratch; strongly desiring
n. a strong desire; an uncomfortable sensation that causes the need to scratch
v. to have a strong desire; to experience an uncomfortable sensation that causes the need to scratch

Phrases & Collocations

itchy skin

scratch the itch

relieve itching

itching sensation

itchy rash

itch for

jock itch

Example Sentences

be itching to do sth.

He was itching for the curtain to rise.

The lad's itching to go to university.

She feels some vaginal itching.

her mosquito bites were oozing and itching like mad.

Coverage: inflammation of pudendum, colpitis, xerosis vulva, itching and other uncomfortable symptoms;

Eczema:A noncontagious inflammation of the skin, characterized chiefly by redness, itching, and the outbreak of lesions that may discharge serous matter and become encrusted and scaly.

(b) of the acute phase (wet period): about 2-7 days, are beginning to have stuffy nose, increased nasal secretions, sneezing and nasal itching, nasal speech was occlusive, hyposmia.

Real-world Examples

But by 1984, he was again itching to try something new.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

The kids at my school are always itching to see a fight.

Source: Diary of a Little Kid 1: Haunted House Ideas

I've heard that poison ivy can cause severe itching.

Source: BBC Authentic English

Well, if your feet ever start itching.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

Anxiety can cause itching or chilliness in the face.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

His eyes were itching with tiredness.

Source: 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

If you held a harpoon, Mr. Land, wouldn't your hands be itching to put it to work?

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

When Paget disease is present, it can cause itching, redness, crusting and discharge from the nipple.

Source: Osmosis - Reproduction

In shingles there's typically pain, itching, or tingling in the area where the rash will develop.

Source: Osmosis - Microorganisms

Harry's eyes were itching with tiredness.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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