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scratches an itch

scratches an itch is the third-person singular simple present indicative of scratch an itch.

Meaning of scratch an itch

Verb

scratch an itch (third-person singular simple present scratches an itch, present participle scratching an itch, simple past and past participle scratched an itch)

  1. (idiomatic) To satisfy a need or desire.
    • Near-synonyms: hit the spot, hit the button
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see scratch, itch.

Questions about scratches an itch

What is scratches an itch the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Scratches an itch is the third-person singular simple present indicative of scratch an itch.

Words near scratches an itch in the dictionary

  1. scratchees
  2. scratcher
  3. scratchers
  4. scratches
  5. scratches a living
  6. scratches an itch
  7. scratches below the surface
  8. scratches beneath the surface
  9. scratches by
  10. scratches one's head
  11. scratches one's own itch

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