itchy

[ ich-ee ]

adjective

, itch·i·er, itch·i·est.

1. having or causing an itching itching sensation.
2. characterized by itching. itching.

Other Words From

• itchi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of itchy¹

1520–30; itch, + -y ¹; compare Old English giccig (rare) purulent, putrid

Example Sentences

A rash can then develop, which can be extremely itchy or painful.

From BBC

Your throat might start to feel itchy and sore.

From BBC

This is a useful and thoughtful gift for gardeners tired of sporting itchy scars after a day in the yard.

From Los Angeles Times

People are being told not to ignore an itchy rash, with GPs in England reporting a spike in scabies - the highly infectious skin infestation.

From BBC

One child said suppressing their coughing tic had left them with an itchy feeling of a "flower in their throat".

From BBC

Related Words

• tingling