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itching in British English
or itchiness (ˈɪtʃɪŋ)
noun
an unpleasant feeling on your skin that makes you want to scratch
It may be that the itching is caused by contact with irritant material.
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Synonyms of 'itching'
longing, burning, raring, eager
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(adjective)
She is itching for a fight.
Synonyms
longing
The dog cast longing looks at the food on the table.
burning
raring
eager
Robert was eager to talk about life in the Army.
impatient
They are impatient for jobs and security.
avid
inquisitive
spoiling for
agog
The city was agog with rumours last night.
mad keen (informal)
aquiver
atremble
consumed with curiosity
Additional synonyms
in the sense of agog
Definition
eager or curious
The city was agog with rumours last night.
Synonyms
eager,
excited,
curious,
enthusiastic,
impatient,
enthralled,
avid,
expectant,
in suspense
in the sense of eager
Definition
very keen to have or do something
Robert was eager to talk about life in the Army.
Synonyms
anxious,
keen,
raring,
hungry,
intent,
yearning,
impatient,
itching,
thirsty,
zealousin the sense of impatient
Definition
restless to have or do something
They are impatient for jobs and security.
Synonyms
eager,
longing,
keen,
hot,
earnest,
raring,
anxious,
hungry,
intent,
enthusiastic,
yearning,
greedy,
restless,
ardent,
avid,
fervent,
zealous,
chafing,
vehement,
fretful,
straining at the leash,
fervid,
keen as mustard,
like a cat on hot bricks (informal),
athirst
Nearby words ofitching
- it makes no odds
- Italy
- itch
- itching
- itchy
- item
- itemize
Related terms ofitching
- itch
Synonyms of 'itching'
itching
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