1. An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
   "The itch from the mosquito bites was unbearable";
   - itchiness, itching
    
2. [informal] A strong restless desire
   "why this itch to travel?";
   - urge
    
3. A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
   "he has a bad case of the itch";
   - scabies

1. Have or perceive an itch
   "I'm itching — the air is so dry!"
    
2. Cause to perceive an itch
   "his skin itched"
    
3. [informal] Have a strong desire or urge to do something
   "She is itching to start the project";
   - spoil

Derived forms: itches, itched, itching

Type of: ache, cause, cutaneous sensation, desire, get, haptic sensation, have, hurt, induce, infection, make, skin sensation, smart, stimulate, want

Encyclopedia: Itch