touchy
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Adjective — Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
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Etymology
A variant of the older word tetchy ("easily irritated"), reshaped over time under the influence of touch.
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What does “touchy” mean?
The word “touchy” means easily upset or offended; quick to take offense. In plain terms, easily annoyed or offended, or (of a topic) sensitive and best approached carefully.
How do you pronounce “touchy”?
“Touchy” is pronounced TUHT-shee (/ˈtʌt͡ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “touchy” in a sentence?
Here is “touchy” used in a sentence: “He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it.”
What part of speech is “touchy”?
“Touchy” is an adjective.
Is “touchy” a common word?
“Touchy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “touchy” have?
“Touchy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.