itchy
pronunciation
How to pronounce itchy in British English: UK [ˈɪtʃi]
How to pronounce itchy in American English: US [ˈɪtʃi]
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- Adjective:
- unable to relax or be still
Word Origin
- itchy (adj.)
- Old English giccig; see itch + -y (2). Figurative itchy palm is attested by 1590s. Related: Itchiness.
Example
- 1. An itchy sensation inside the mouth , throat or ears
- 2. If it 's itchy or it doesn 't stay where it 's supposed to , it has to go .
- 3. The most unpleasant part comes after 15 minutes , when my legs , returning to normal body temperature , have an unpleasantly warm cramp radiating from within and a dull , itchy feeling all over .