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.
itches
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pluralof itch.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof itch (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
itchverb (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.
Example Sentences
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ETFs scratch other itches too, including tax avoidance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Now, imagine if there was one super-recipe that would allow me to scratch both itches simultaneously?
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 8, 2023
Sometimes, itches can tell us something important: Brian S. Kim, a professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai, likens it to a barometer, as it tells people that they’re not well in a very subtle way.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2023
“I have been a nerd and a jock my whole life, so this scratches both itches for me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
"I had forgotten how much a new beard itches," he said.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
