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As an adjective, itchy means characterized by itching.
Meanings of itchy
9 meaningsadjective
of a conditionCharacterized by itching.
“an itchy rash”
of a personanimalbody partFeeling an itching sensation; feeling a need to be scratched.
“My nose always gets itchy the moment I put on my face mask.”
Causing an itching sensation.
“He refuses to wear the new sweater; he says it’s itchy.”
figurativeIn a state of agitation; easily alarmed.
figurativeHaving a constant, teasing desire (for something, to do something); impatiently eager.
figurativeCausing a constant, teasing desire for something.
Causing an irritating cutaneous sensation; being affect with an itch
“he had an itchy toe from the mosquito bite”
Older and rare meanings (1)
figurativepejorativeobsoleteFeeling or showing a high level of sexual interest.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).