TOUCHY


Meaning of TOUCHY in English

■ adjective ( touchier , touchiest )

1》 quick to take offence; oversensitive.

2》 (of a situation or issue) requiring careful handling.

Derivatives

touchily adverb

touchiness noun

Origin

C17: perh. an alt. of tetchy , influenced by touch .

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