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.
is itching
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present progressiveof itch (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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For now, Roberts knows Feagin is itching to play, which makes keeping her engaged and motivated during this waiting period a delicate balancing act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025
Elliot James Reay says he is "itching to show everyone" his new songs after becoming a social media sensation with his music inspired by the Elvis Presley era.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025
That idea resonated with Cathi McCormack, a 60-year-old supervisor at a local medical lab who said she’s frustrated with national Democrats and is itching to do something.
From Slate ● Apr. 30, 2025
But Palcy, the other director to receive an honorary award on Saturday, is itching to get back on set.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2022
The question that is itching at the back of my mind is: Why didn’t she tell me?
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
