English · Body & Health
itchy
/ˈɪtʃi/
[/ˈɪtʃi/]
causing or feeling an itch
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling an itch, or causing one. It describes skin or clothing that makes you want to scratch.
Example
My skin felt itchy after the insect bites.
My skin felt itchy after the insect bites.
Etymology
From 'itch' (Old English 'giccan') plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for skin reactions and rough fabrics.