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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It’s not just the lack of discovery, though that is critical, maybe because it scratches those deep primal hunter/gatherer itches.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
His first film in 12 years itches to confront today’s moral limits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
In the park, a sunburned figure itches an arm cast; another slumps on a bench, picking at his eyes.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
The reader itches to learn more about the enormous figure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
My scalp itches, but I can’t get to it because of this stupid weave.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
