Pronunciation: /ɪtʃ/
noun a sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch
A1 My mosquito bite is causing a lot of itch.
A2 She couldn't concentrate in class because of the itch on her arm.
B1 The doctor prescribed a cream to help with the itch from the rash.
B2 The itch from the bug bite was driving him crazy during the hike.
C1 The chronic itch on her back was a constant source of discomfort.
C2 Despite the medication, the persistent itch continued to bother him.
verb to have or produce an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that causes a desire to scratch
A1 My mosquito bite itches.
A2 She couldn't stop itching her arm after touching the poison ivy.
B1 I always itch when I wear wool sweaters.
B2 The fabric of this couch makes my skin itch.
C1 The new detergent caused my skin to itch uncontrollably.
C2 His allergic reaction made his whole body itch.
formal The dermatologist prescribed a cream to help alleviate the persistent itch on my arm.
informal I can't stop scratching this itch on my back, it's driving me crazy!
slang I've got this annoying itch in my ear that won't go away.
figurative There's an itch in the back of my mind telling me something isn't right.
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