Itchy

Pronunciation: /ˈɪtʃi/

Definitions of itchy

adjective causing an irritating sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch

Example Sentences

A1 My mosquito bite is very itchy.

A2 I have an itchy rash on my arm.

B1 The wool sweater made my skin feel itchy.

B2 The new fabric softener caused my skin to become itchy and irritated.

C1 The dry weather in winter always makes my skin feel itchy and flaky.

C2 The allergic reaction to the medication caused a severe and persistent itchy sensation all over my body.

Examples of itchy in a Sentence

formal The new fabric in my sweater is making my skin feel itchy.

informal I hate wearing this sweater, it's so itchy!

slang Ugh, this sweater is driving me crazy, it's so damn itchy!

figurative The idea of going back to my old job makes me feel itchy with discomfort.

Grammatical Forms of itchy

• past tense: itched
• plural: itchies
• comparative: itchier
• superlative: itchiest
• present tense: itch
• future tense: will itch
• perfect tense: have itched
• continuous tense: is itching
• singular: itchy
• positive degree: itchy
• infinitive: to itch
• gerund: itching
• participle: itching

Origin and Evolution of itchy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'itchy' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'giccian' which means 'to itch'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'itchy' has retained its original meaning of causing an irritating sensation on the skin due to a minor irritation or allergy.