itchy
1 of 1adjective/ˈɪtʃi/
Forms:itchier,itchiest
1
causing an annoying feeling on the skin that makes a person want to scratch it
- The mosquito bites left itchy red spots.
- The wool sweater felt too itchy on her skin.
- An itchy scarf can be uncomfortable in winter.
- The rash made his arms red and itchy.
- An itchy throat can be an early sign of a cold.
2
experiencing an uncomfortable sensation on the skin makes one want to rub or scratch it
- His arms were itchy after playing in the grass.
- She kept scratching her itchy scalp all day.
- After swimming, his itchy skin turned red.
- My nose feels itchy when I touch this fabric.
- I woke up with itchy eyes from the dust.