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itching

[ich-ing] / ˈɪtʃ ɪŋ /






NOUN
ants in one's pants
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I wish this weren’t the case, but my favorite thing in the world is working the legislative process to deliver for a community, and I am itching to get back to doing that work.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

But in her public statements, the governor argues that most of the blame for the violence belongs to ICE—instead of the protesters who came to Newark itching for a fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Bitcoin could benefit if investors are still itching to trade during the long weekend, especially since sentiment heading into Friday —and a new month—has been positive so far.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

It is a rare cancer, and people should look out for a lump in the area, itching and even bleeding.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“And I hate these shoes! And this miserable dress! I don’t care if it’s Eyllwe silk and I’m supposed to be representing my kingdom—the material’s been itching me ever since I put it on!”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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