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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The series features Davis as Renee, a volunteer at the community center who is itching for combat.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Everyone seems to be looking for someone who "doesn't take themselves too seriously", is itching to make travel and running a personality trait, or is desperate to go hiking.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 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
I can tell she is itching to talk about Celia Foote, but she always stops after a minute of it and changes the subject.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
