itching — itchingly, adv. /ich ing/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by an irritating sensation of the skin. 2. of, pertaining to, or having a longing or desire to do or have something: An itching public anxiously awaits her announcement. 3.… … Universalium
itching — I adj. (colloq.) (cannot stand alone) 1) itching for (he s itching for a fight) 2) itching to + inf. (he s itching to get into action) II n. 1) to cause itching 2) to alleviate, relieve (the) itching * * * relieve (the) itching to alleviate to… … Combinatory dictionary
Itching — Itch Itch ([i^]ch), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Itched} ([i^]cht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Itching}.] [OE. icchen, [yogh]icchen, AS. giccan; akin to D. jeuken, joken, G. jucken, OHG. jucchen.] [1913 Webster] 1. To have an uneasy sensation in the skin, which… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
itching — Synonyms and related words: abscess, aching for, ague, an universal wolf, anemia, ankylosis, anoxia, apnea, appetence, appetency, appetite, appetition, asphyxiation, asthma, ataxia, athirst, atrophy, backache, bent on, bleeding, blennorhea,… … Moby Thesaurus
Itching powder — refers to a group of powders or powder like substances which induce itching when applied onto human skin. This is usually done as a practical joke or prank to an unsuspecting victim.The cause of the irritation can be mechanical, such as products… … Wikipedia
Itching ears — is a term used in the Bible to describe a person who seeks out messages that please them and fit their lifestyle, as opposed to seeking a truth that might make them uncomfortable. The term is used by the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy:wikisource|Bible … Wikipedia
itching powder — noun A powder that causes itching when applied to the skin • • • Main Entry: ↑itch … Useful english dictionary
itching palm — {n.}, {slang} A wish for money; greed. * /He was born with an itching palm./ * /The bellboys in that hotel seem always to have itching palms./ … Dictionary of American idioms
itching palm — {n.}, {slang} A wish for money; greed. * /He was born with an itching palm./ * /The bellboys in that hotel seem always to have itching palms./ … Dictionary of American idioms
itching\ palm — noun slang A wish for money; greed. He was born with an itching palm. The bellboys in that hotel seem always to have itching palms … Словарь американских идиом