Scratching Meaning in English
word · lemma: scratch
/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/
SKRA-ching
/skɹˈætʃɪŋ/
SKRA-ching
Definition
Scratching means rubbing your skin or a surface with your nails or something sharp, often to stop itching or to make a mark.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both literal (skin, objects) and figurative (e.g., 'scratching the surface') ways. Common with 'itching' ('scratching an itch'). 'Scratching' can mean damage (scratching a car). Not formal or slang—neutral in most contexts.
Spanish: rascando - arañandoPortuguese (BR): coçando - arranhandoPortuguese (PT): coçando - arranhandoChinese (Simplified): 抓挠 - 刮擦Chinese (Traditional): 抓癢 - 刮擦Hindi: खरोंचना - खुजानाArabic: الحكّ - الخدشBengali: চুলকানো - আঁচড়ানোRussian: царапаниеJapanese: ひっかくことVietnamese: gãi - càoKorean: 긁기Turkish: kaşıma - çizmeUrdu: کھجانا - خراش ڈالناIndonesian: menggaruk
Example Sentences
My cat is scratching the couch.
basic
She can't stop scratching her arm.
basic
He is scratching his head because he's confused.
basic
I've been scratching all night because of these mosquito bites.
natural
The dog keeps scratching at the door to go outside.
natural
Stop scratching your lottery ticket, it's already done!
natural