itchy

[ ich-ee ]

/ ˈɪtʃ i /

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adjective, itch·i·er, itch·i·est.

having or causing an itching sensation.

characterized by itching.

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Origin of itchy

1520–30; itch, + -y¹; compare Old English giccig (rare) purulent, putrid

itch·i·ness, noun

As a rule, not, excepting the distress and depression necessarily consequent upon the intense itchiness and loss of sleep.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
The sole and essential symptom is itchiness, usually more or less paroxysmal, and worse at night.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Intense itchiness is the most characteristic symptom, and a watery discharge may also be complained of.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles
Itchiness; without any relation to the cutaneous disease denominated the itch, S.
An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language|John Jamieson

The itchiness disappears almost immediately and the acari are speedily destroyed.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley

itchy

[ ĭch′ē ]

adj.

Having or causing an itching sensation.