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itchy

UK/ˈɪt͡ʃi/ US/ˈɪtʃi/ fairly common

adjective

1.

unable to relax or be still

  • “a constant fretful stamping of hooves”
  • “itchy for excitement”
  • “a restless child”
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Origin

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”).

Phrases

  • itchy feet
  • itchy palm
  • itchy trigger finger

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