B2verbhealthemotions
US/ɪtʃ/
UK/ɪtʃ/
to have an unpleasant feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it
In context
My arm started to itch after the mosquito bite.
Wool sweaters always make my neck itch badly.
He was itching to tell everyone about his new job.
Words that go with itch
verb + adverb
- itch badlyThe rash itches badly at night.
- itch constantlyMy scalp itches constantly in winter.
- itch all overAfter the hike, I itched all over.
- itch like crazyThe bites itch like crazy.
verb + preposition
- itch toShe itched to leave the meeting.
- itch forThe boys were itching for a fight.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I feel itch on my back.Correct: My back itches. / I feel itchy.