Dictionary definition · itch
noun
- a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation"he has a bad case of the itch"
- a strong restless desire"why this urge to travel?"
- an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
verb
- scrape or rub as if to relieve itching"Don't scratch your insect bites!"
- have or perceive an itch"I'm itching — the air is so dry!"
- cause to perceive an itch"his skin itched"
- have a strong desire or urge to do something"She is itching to start the project"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).