itchy
Pronunciation: /ˈɪt͡ʃi/
The English word “itchy” has 7 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Characterized by itching. (of a condition)
- Feeling an itching sensation; feeling a need to be scratched. (of a person, animal or body part)
- Causing an itching sensation.
- In a state of agitation; easily alarmed.
- Having a constant, teasing desire (for something, to do something); impatiently eager.
- Causing a constant, teasing desire for something.
- Feeling or showing a high level of sexual interest.
Etymology
From Middle English *yicchy, *ȝicchi, from Old English ġiċċiġ (“itchy”), equivalent to itch + -y. Cognate with Scots yeukie (“itchy”), West Frisian jokkerich (“itchy”), Dutch jeukachtig and jeukerig (“itchy”).
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