Itch for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪtʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ITCH for
ˈɪtʃ/ /fˈɔː
ITCH faw
Definition
To really want something or feel a strong desire to do something, often to the point of being impatient.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and idiomatic. Used for both positive and negative desires ('itch for a fight', 'itch for a vacation'). Always with an object or action: 'itch for adventure', 'itch for change'. Not literal—refers to strong urges, not physical itching.
Spanish: tener ganas de - ansiarPortuguese (BR): estar querendo muito - ansiar porPortuguese (PT): estar com vontade de - ansiar porChinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 迫切想要Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 迫切想要Hindi: की तीव्र इच्छा होनाArabic: يتوق إلى - يرغب بشدةBengali: অনুরাগ করা - আকুল ইচ্ছা থাকাRussian: очень хотеть - не терпитсяJapanese: 〜したくてたまらない - 〜を切望するVietnamese: rất muốn - nóng lòngKorean: 몹시 원하다 - 갈망하다Turkish: can atmak - çok istemekUrdu: بےتاب ہونا - شدت سے چاہناIndonesian: rindu sekali - sangat ingin
Example Sentences
I itch for summer break every year.
basic
She itched for a chance to travel.
basic
He was itching for some excitement.
basic
I'm itching for something new in my life.
natural
They're itching for a chance to prove themselves.
natural
After months of training, the team was itching for the big game.
natural