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- [ich-ee]
- /ˈɪtʃ i/
- /ˈɪtʃ.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ich-ee]
- /ˈɪtʃ i/
Definitions of itchy word
- adjective itchy having or causing an itching sensation. 1
- adjective itchy characterized by itching. 1
- noun itchy Having or causing an itch. 1
- adjective itchy body part: itching, irritated 1
- adjective itchy fabric: causing irritation 1
- adjective itchy person: restless 1
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Origin of itchy
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; itch, + -y1; compare Old English giccig (rare) purulent, putrid
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Parts of speech for Itchy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
itchy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for itchy
adjective itchy
- tickly — ticklish.
- scratchy — causing or liable to cause a slight grating noise: a scratchy record.
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
- irritated — angered, provoked, or annoyed.
- inflamed — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
verb itchy
- tingle — to have a sensation of slight prickles, stings, or tremors, as from cold, a sharp blow, excitement, etc.: I tingle all over.
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