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itchy

itchy

Meaning of itchy

causes irritation

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EN-UK/ˈɪtʃi/
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itchy with Russian translation

itchy usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

That new scarf feels itchy.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

This wool sweater feels itchy against my skin.

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itchy belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

itchyjuckend
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

itchy synonyms

Related words worth learning together

thorny
having thorns; often used for plants or figurative problems
spiky
having distinct spikes or points; sharper appearance
irritating
causing irritation physically or emotionally
abrasive
rough, harsh; literal (material) or figurative (manner)
coarse
rough in texture or crude in manners; not fine
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🇬🇧en

having thorns; often used for plants or figurative problems

B1Often

The rose bush is thorny and scratched his arm.

S
🇬🇧en
spiky

having distinct spikes or points; sharper appearance

B1Rarely

He wore a jacket with spiky studs on the shoulders.

🇬🇧en

causing irritation physically or emotionally

A2Very Often

The tag in my shirt is irritating my skin.

A
🇬🇧en
abrasive

rough, harsh; literal (material) or figurative (manner)

B2Rarely

The surface was abrasive and wore away the paint.

🇬🇧en

rough in texture or crude in manners; not fine

B1Often

The fabric is coarse and uncomfortable next to the skin.

🇬🇧en

producing a sharp, burning or piercing sensation

B2Often

The nettle left a stinging feeling on his arm.

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itchy meaning: what does it mean?

causes irritation

itchy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

itchy is pronounced as /ˈɪtʃi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

itchy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

That new scarf feels itchy. Translation: Этот новый шарф колючий, поэтому носить его неприятно.

Is itchy part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, itchy can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is itchy part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, itchy can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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