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Definition of Touchy

1. Adjective. Quick to take offense.

2. Adjective. Difficult to handle; requiring great tact. "A touchy subject"

Definition of Touchy

1. a. Peevish; irritable; irascible; techy; apt to take fire.

Definition of Touchy

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

2. Adjective. (context: of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Touchy

1. overly sensitive [adj TOUCHIER, TOUCHIEST] : TOUCHILY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Touchy

touchpanels touchpaper touchpoint touchpoints touchscreen touchscreens touchstone touchstones toucht touchtone

touchtones touchup touchups touchwood touchwoods touchy (current term) touchy-feeliness touchy-feely tough tough-head

tough-minded tough-pitch tough-skinned tough call tough case tough cookie tough cookies tough crowd tough guy tough love

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