itchy palms
Craving illicit payments
Itchy palms refers to a restless desire for money, especially through greed or eagerness to receive payment: The contractor's itchy palms meant every small change came with an upcharge.
In folk belief, itchy palms supposedly predict money coming your way—left palm receiving, right palm spending, though interpretations vary.
- pruritusMedical term for itching
- scratchingRaking with nails
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
eczema · folklore · skin · palmistry · nervous habit · financial gain · anticipation · superstition · old wives tale · urges · prosperity · windfall · lottery ticket · redness · inflammation · omens · discomfort · impatience
itchy palmsgenerosity
Readiness to give freely
philanthropy · magnanimity · selflessness · liberality · charitableness
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