Itching Palm

Pronunciation: /ˈɪtʃɪŋ pɑːm/

Definitions of itching palm

noun a condition where the palm of the hand feels itchy

Example Sentences

A1 My itching palm made me want to scratch it.

A2 She couldn't concentrate on her work because of her itching palm.

B1 The superstition of the itching palm is believed to bring good luck.

B2 He felt his itching palm was a sign that he would receive money soon.

C1 The itching palm of the corrupt official led to many illegal dealings.

C2 Despite his itching palm, he refused to accept any bribes.

Examples of itching palm in a Sentence

formal The businessman was accused of having an itching palm after being caught taking bribes.

informal I can tell by the way he's flashing his cash that he's got an itching palm.

slang Watch out for him, he's got a serious case of itching palm.

figurative His itching palm led him to make unethical decisions for personal gain.

Grammatical Forms of itching palm

• past tense: itched
• plural: itching palms
• comparative: more itching palm
• superlative: most itching palm
• present tense: itches
• future tense: will itch
• perfect tense: have itched
• continuous tense: is itching
• singular: itching palm
• positive degree: itching palm
• infinitive: to itch palm
• gerund: itching palm
• participle: itching palm

Origin and Evolution of itching palm

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'itching palm' originated from the belief that when someone's palm itches, it is a sign that they will receive money or come into wealth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase has come to symbolize a desire for money or greed, rather than just a literal itching sensation in the palm.