Itch - Definition
itch
n 1: a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite;
characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation;
"he has a bad case of the itch" [syn: scabies, itch]
2: a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?" [syn:
urge, itch]
3: an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to
scratch [syn: itch, itchiness, itching]
v 1: scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your
insect bites!" [syn: rub, scratch, itch]
2: have or perceive an itch; "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
3: cause to perceive an itch; "his skin itched"
4: have a strong desire or urge to do something; "She is itching
to start the project"; "He is spoiling for a fight" [syn:
itch, spoil]