itchy
UK: ˈɪtʃi | US: ˈɪtʃi
adj. causing or experiencing an irritating sensation on the skin that makes one want to scratch
adj. (figuratively) restless or eager for something
The word "itchy" derives from the Old English gicce (itch), which likely originated from Proto-Germanic jukkjōną, related to the sensation of irritation. The suffix -y (from Old English -ig) transforms nouns into adjectives, giving "itchy" its descriptive quality. The term has retained its core meaning while expanding metaphorically to describe restlessness (e.g., "itchy feet" for wanderlust).
The wool sweater made my skin feel itchy.
Mosquito bites are always unbearably itchy.
He grew itchy with impatience during the long wait.
After weeks indoors, she felt itchy to travel again.
The label warns that this cream may cause itchy redness.