itchy

[ ich-ee ]
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adjective,itch·i·er, itch·i·est.
  1. having or causing an itching sensation.

  2. characterized by itching.

Origin of itchy

1
1520–30; itch, + -y1; compare Old English giccig (rare) purulent, putrid

Other words from itchy

  • itch·i·ness, noun

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