Synonyms

itching

American

[ich-ing] / ˈɪtʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by an irritating sensation of the skin.
of, relating to, or having a longing or desire to do or have something.

An itching public anxiously awaits her announcement.
characterized by restlessness or the desire for adventure or activity.

an itching impulse to travel.
characterized by the desire to grasp; grasping; an itching palm open for a bribe.

before 1000; Middle English ( y ) ichinge, ( y ) itchinge (noun, adj.); replacing Old English giccende (adj.). See itch, -ing ², -ing ¹

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Now that she’s caring for the infant, however, he’s itching to bolt.

From Los Angeles Times

There are things you can only do in a book, though, and I’m itching to get back to that.

From Salon

But hot is hot, and the layers of my brother’s clothes were wet with sweat and itching me like fleas.

From Literature

I’m always itching for change, no matter what I’m doing.

From Los Angeles Times

"Very few people show up for their flight itching to pick a fight with another passenger," Mr Keyes said.

From BBC

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