itchy

pronunciation

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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 .

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