scratch an itch en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To satisfy a need or desire.
Near-synonyms: hit the spot, hit the button
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see scratch, itch.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scratched an itch | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| scratched an itch | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| scratches an itch | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| scratching an itch | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |