itch
verb (used without object)
to have or feel a peculiar tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that causes a desire to scratch the part affected.
has been itching
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present perfect progressiveof itch (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Ever since, McCreary has been itching to dive into that arena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Having launched his Philip B Rejuvenating Oil, a much-loved potion steeped in French lavender, way back in 1992, Los Angeles hairdresser-to-the stars Philip Berkovitz has been itching to talk scalps for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2018
Takes a full year off, comes back, breaks his foot on a crazy play, has been itching to get back in the lineup for a long time.
From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2012
He hopes to hear it again, thanks to the wealth of new material that Seattle has provided — things Keister has been itching to skewer.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2012
It’s the matchup you know Coby has been itching for since the start whistle.
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
