itchy

adjective

Definition of itchynext
1
as in irritating
causing an unpleasant tingling sensation the child in the pew ahead of us kept tugging at his itchy church clothes

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2
as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire itchy sailors on shore leave

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  1. irritating
  2. passionate
  3. hot
  4. horny
  5. excited
Adjective
  • This digital friction has become so commonplace it’s become accepted as an irritating fact of digital life.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice can be effective and are generally less irritating.
    Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritating
Adjective
  • Like her older sisters, Hunter is passionate about cheer and tumbling.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The winery blends tradition with passionate winemaking.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • During this hot summer in rural Ireland, in a reprieve from her dysfunctional family home, the girl learns care and warmth like she’s never experienced before.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • His market is quite hot and Houston could land some big names in a deal for him this winter.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hot
Adjective
  • That level of sentiment would be tough to maintain if a show about such fundamentally horny, stupid people planned to last for several more years.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
  • As the host of Call Her Daddy, the 30-year-old has become the young, horny, normie, glossy-lipped white woman’s Joe Rogan.
    Brock Colyar, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of horny
Adjective
  • Advertisement Prospective renters shouldn’t get too excited, however.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • And, in fact, the American consumer today, as well as corporate America, is quite excited about what the Trump administration is talking about, and the business environment is very positive.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of excited
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