itch
Third Person
itches
Present Participle
itching
Past Tense
itched
Past Participle
itched
1
to scratch or rub the skin in response to an itching sensation
transitive
- He couldn’t stop itching his arm after the mosquito bite.
- The more he itched the rash, the worse it seemed to get.
- After wearing the wool sweater for hours, he started itching his arms constantly.
- I had to stop myself from itching my mosquito bites in public.
- He itched his scalp, trying to soothe the irritation from the dandruff.
2
to feel a sensation on the skin that makes one want to scratch
- After being bitten by mosquitoes, her legs began to itch uncontrollably.
- Wearing a wool sweater made his skin itch throughout the day.
- The dry weather can cause the scalp to itch, leading to discomfort.
- My skin often itches when I wear clothes made from synthetic fabrics.
- Yesterday, the bug bites on my arms and legs really itched.
3
to feel a restless or eager desire for something, often accompanied by impatience to act on it
transitive
- The children were itching to open their presents on Christmas morning.
- She was itching to share the exciting news with her friends.
- He’s been itching to travel abroad ever since he got his passport.
- The team was itching to get back on the field after a long off-season.
- They were itching to try the new restaurant that had just opened in town.
4
to make someone or something feel the sensation of itching
transitive
- The wool sweater itched his skin and caused a rash.
- The new soap seemed to itch her skin, making her uncomfortable all day.
- The rash from the plant’s sap itched him, making it hard to focus.
- The detergent he used on his clothes itched his skin, so he had to change shirts.
- The fabric of the old couch itched him, so he decided to sit elsewhere.