itchy

Meaning

1. Characterized by itching. (of a condition)
2. Feeling an itching sensation; feeling a need to be scratched. (of a person, animal or body part)
3. Causing an itching sensation.
4. In a state of agitation; easily alarmed.
5. Having a constant, teasing desire (for something, to do something); impatiently eager.
6. Causing a constant, teasing desire for something.
7. (obsolete) Feeling or showing a high level of sexual interest.

Synonyms

itch

itching

scratchy

mangy

pruritic

antsy

fretful

fidgety

scratch

feeling the itch

impatient

irritating

prickling

prickly

prurient

scabby

ulcerous

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɪt͡ʃi/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: *yicchy

Inherited from Old English: ġyċċiġ

Cognate with Scots: yeukie

Cognate with Western Frisian: jokkerich

Cognate with Dutch: jeukachtig

In summary

From Middle English *yicchy, *ȝicchi, from Old English ġiċċiġ (“itchy”), equivalent to itch + -y. Cognate with Scots yeukie (“itchy”), West Frisian jokkerich (“itchy”), Dutch jeukachtig and jeukerig (“itchy”).