itches - Master This Word
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itches Word Meanings
- A sensation on the skin causing a desire to scratch.
- A feeling of discomfort or irritation.
- A strong urge to scratch or rub a part of the body.
itches Example Sentences
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itches Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɪtʃ/
US
/ɪtʃ/
itches Word Etymology
Root decomposition: from 'itch' (Middle English, Old English 'icce'). Historical origin: Proto-Germanic → Old English → Modern English. Memory image: Imagine a mischievous cat that can't stop scratching a piece of furniture, representing the relentless urge to itch wherever it strikes.
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