Pronunciation: /ɪtʃ/

Definitions of itch

noun a sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of itch in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of itch

past tense

itched

plural

itches

comparative

itchier

superlative

itchiest

present tense

itch

future tense

will itch

perfect tense

have itched

continuous tense

is itching

singular

itch

positive degree

itch

infinitive

to itch

gerund

itching

participle

itched

Origin and Evolution of itch

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'itch' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'giccian' which means 'to itch or tingle'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'itch' has retained its original meaning of a tingling sensation that causes the desire to scratch. The word has been used consistently in English language literature and everyday speech to describe this sensation.