itchy

[ich-ee]

adjective

itchier, itchiest 

1. having or causing an itching itching sensation.

2. characterized by itching. itching.

Other Word Forms

• itchiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of itchy¹

1520–30; itch, + -y ¹; compare Old English giccig (rare) purulent, putrid

Example Sentences

A well-known deodorant brand has apologised after some of its roll-on products reportedly left customers with itchy, burning armpits.

From BBC

A couple of days later, an itchy, spotty rash appears.

From BBC

Some children might have only a few itchy, red spots, but others can be covered in them.

From BBC

The ad shows two models with dark skin - one has itchy skin and the other has dry skin - followed by a white woman with no skin problems.

From BBC

Explaining his actions today, Springsteen told Carlin: “I just didn’t like it, you know. It was making me, you know, it just made me itchy on the inside and out.”

From Los Angeles Times

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