itchy

itchy - English

Adjective

itchy (comparative itchier, superlative itchiest)

  1. (of a condition) Characterized by itching.
  2. (of a person, animal or body part) Feeling an itching sensation; feeling a need to be scratched.
    • My nose always gets itchy the moment I put on my face mask.
  3. Causing an itching sensation.
    • Synonym: scratchy
    • He refuses to wear the new sweater; he says it’s itchy.
  4. (figurative) In a state of agitation; easily alarmed.
  5. (figurative) Having a constant, teasing desire (for something, to do something); impatiently eager.
  6. (figurative) Causing a constant, teasing desire for something.
  7. (figurative, derogatory, obsolete) Feeling or showing a high level of sexual interest.

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