Noun | 1. | itch - a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch" Synonyms: scabies |
2. | itch - a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?" Synonyms: urge | |
3. | itch - an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch | |
Verb | 1. | itch - scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!" |
2. | itch - have or perceive an itch; "I'm itching--the air is so dry!" | |
3. | itch - have a strong desire or urge to do something; "She is itching to start the project"; "He is spoiling for a fight" Synonyms: spoil |