itch

/ɪtʃ/
noun
  1. An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.
    • The mosquito bite left a terrible itch on his arm.
    • She couldn't concentrate because of the itch from her wool sweater.
    • A cold shower can help relieve an itch caused by allergies.
  2. A strong desire or restless longing to do something.
    • He had an itch to travel and see the world.
    • After sitting still for hours, she felt an itch to get up and move.
    • The young musician had an itch to perform on a big stage.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To have or cause an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.
    • The poison ivy made his legs itch terribly.
    • My back itches after I sit in the grass.
    • This new fabric itches my skin, so I'm going to change shirts.
  2. To have a strong desire to do something.
    • She was itching to tell everyone the good news.
    • The kids were itching to open their birthday presents.
    • After months of training, he was itching to compete.