itching
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/ˈɪtʃɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
- To have a constant, teasing urge; to feel strongly motivated; to want or desire something.“He started learning to drive and he has been itching for opportunities to practice ever since.”
- To cause to feel an itch.
- To scratch or rub so as to relieve an itch.
noun
- A sensation that itches.
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Synonyms
rashrestlessprurituscasetinglingprickingticklingyearninglonginghankeringcravingscratchinessirritationcrawlingurgedesire