scratch an itch

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scratch an itch

verb scratches an itch · scratching an itch · scratched an itch

  1. idiomatic To satisfy a need or desire. Near-synonyms: hit the spot, hit the button

    Similar: hit the spot, hit the button

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

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@misc{scratch_an_itch_2026,
  title = {scratch an itch},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/scratch%20an%20itch},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}