Word of the Day: Itch
An itch is a feeling of slight physical discomfort somewhere on the body. It’s a sensation similar to–but somewhat less than–pain. The natural response is to rub, scratch, or poke at the area that itches.
- If you have an itch, you scratch it.
- I have an itch on my back. I need to scratch it.
- My back itches.
- A mosquito bite will make you itch.
- This sweater is making me itch.
- The man complained to the doctor that he’s experiencing itching on his hands and feet.
The word “itchy” is an adjective:
- If your scalp is itchy, it might be dry.
- People with itchy skin can use a lotion or ointment to relieve the discomfort.
- I felt all itchy after walking though the woods.
- The little girl says she’s itchy because of her rash.
Sometimes the word “itch” is used when a person wants to do something or is inclined to act:
- Regina is itching to get married. (She wants to get married.)
- William is feeling an itch to invest in real estate. (He wants to invest in real estate.)
- The man with the gun has an itchy trigger finger. (This means he’s quick to fire a gun.)
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