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itch

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Noun

  1. A sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch said area.
  2. A constant teasing desire or want.

Verb

  1. To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
  2. To have a constant, teasing urge; to feel strongly motivated; to want or desire something.
    • He started learning to drive and he has been itching for opportunities to practice ever since.
  3. To cause to feel an itch.
  4. To scratch or rub so as to relieve an itch.

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