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1. An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
   - itch, itchiness

1. Scrape with the fingers as if to relieve itching
   "Don't itch your insect bites!";
   - rub, scratch
    
2. Have or perceive an itch
   "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
    
3. Cause to perceive an itch
   "his skin itched"
    
4. [informal] Have a strong desire or urge to do something
   "She is itching to start the project";
   - spoil

Derived forms: itchings

Type of: ache, cutaneous sensation, desire, haptic sensation, hurt, irritate, skin sensation, smart, want

Encyclopedia: Itching