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scratch an itch

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.30 in modern English

Syllables
scratch an itch
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To satisfy a need or desire.

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see scratch, itch.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

scratches an itch (present, singular) scratching an itch (participle, present) scratched an itch (participle, past) scratched an itch (past)

Frequently Paired Words

scratch the itch

Synonyms

hit the spot hit the button

Questions

What does scratch an itch mean?
To satisfy a need or desire.

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