itchy
word
/ˈɪtʃi/
/ˈɪtʃi/
Definition
If something is itchy, it makes you want to scratch your skin because it feels uncomfortable.
Usage & Nuances
"Itchy" is informal and almost always describes physical feelings, especially about skin, clothes, or bug bites. Common phrases: "itchy skin," "itchy eyes." Not typically used for emotions or desires (use "restless" or "eager" in those cases).
Spanish: que pica - con picazónPortuguese (BR): coçando - que coçaPortuguese (PT): comichoso - a causar comichãoChinese (Simplified): 发痒的Chinese (Traditional): 發癢的Hindi: खुजलीदारArabic: حاكّBengali: চুলকানি অনুভব করছেRussian: зудящийJapanese: かゆいVietnamese: ngứaKorean: 가려운Turkish: kaşıntılıUrdu: خارش والاIndonesian: gatal
Example Sentences
My arm feels itchy after the mosquito bite.
basic
The sweater is very itchy.
basic
He has itchy eyes because of allergies.
basic
These socks are making my feet really itchy.
natural
I get itchy just thinking about bug bites.
natural
She complained all night about her itchy sunburn.
natural