itching Meaning & Definition
What Does Itching Mean?
Itching is a verb that means present participle and gerund of itch. As a noun, it means A sensation that itches.
Itching at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɪt͡ʃɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | itch |
| Plural | itchings |
Itching Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of itch
Itching as a Noun
- A sensation that itches.
Verb
- To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
- To have a constant, teasing urge; to feel strongly motivated; to want or desire something.
He started learning to drive and he has been itching for opportunities to practice ever since.
- To cause to feel an itch.
- To scratch or rub so as to relieve an itch.
Synonyms of Itching
Itching synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Itching
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Itching in a Sentence
He started learning to drive and he has been itching for opportunities to practice ever since.
Word Forms & Grammar
itching
itching (plural itchings)
Origin of Itching
Origin 1: From Middle English ecchinge, ȝitchinge, ʒicchinde, ʒichande (also unassibilated as yckyng), from Old English ġiċċende (“itching”), from Proto-West Germanic *jukkjandi, present participle of *jukkjan (“to itch”), equivalent to itch + -ing.
Origin 2: From Middle English icchynge, ichynge, ycchenge, yecchyng, ʒicchunge (also unassibilated as ʒykynge), equivalent to itch + -ing.
Pronouncing Itching
The standard pronunciation of itching is //ˈɪt͡ʃɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Itching
Is itching a verb or a noun?
Itching is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for itching?
You can replace itching with words such as itch. See the full list of itching synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of itching?
The plural of itching is itchings.