— 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. characterized by restlessness or the desire for adventure or activity: an itching impulse to travel.
4. characterized by the desire to grasp; grasping; an itching palm open for a bribe.
n.
5. itch.
[ bef. 1000; ME ( y ) ichinge, ( y ) itchinge (n., adj.); r. OE giccende (adj.). See ITCH, -ING 2 , -ING 1 ]