touchy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 See also

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[edit] Pronunciation

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  Rhymes: -ʌtʃi

[edit] Etymology

From touch + -y

[edit] Adjective

touchy (comparative touchier, superlative touchiest)

1. (of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.

   It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin.

2. (of a person) Easily angered.

   He can be very touchy after such a long day, so be gentle.

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[edit] See also

• tetchy
• touch and go
• touchy-feely