Slang

itch

This page is about the slang term itch

Meaning

a strong desire to do something (n.) | to have a strong desire to do something (v.)

For example

  • When he was young, Ian had an itch to play music in a band, so he put an ad in the paper to find others with a similar desire.

  • There have always been people who are itching to fight injustice, and they often become leaders of their people.

Quick Quiz

Ever since he was a little boy, Lewis has had this itch to compete with people. He's always

a. had problems with his skin

b. hated competing with people

c. loved competing with people
a) had problems with his skin b) hated competing with people c) loved competing with people

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Contributor: Matt Errey