itch

Noun

• an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

• a strong restless desire
  • why this urge to travel?
    

• a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
  • he has a bad case of the itch
    

Verb

• have a strong desire or urge to do something
  • She is itching to start the project
    
  • He is spoiling for a fight
    

• cause to perceive an itch
  • his skin itched
    

• have or perceive an itch
  • I'm itching--the air is so dry!
    

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
  • Don't scratch your insect bites!
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  itchiness , itching , urge , scabies , spoil , rub , scratch