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touchy

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
touchy 
          Listen to the pronunciation of touchy
Pronunciation:
\ˈtə-chē\
Function:
adjective
Inflected Form(s):
touch·i·er; touch·i·est
Date:
1605
1: marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation <he's a little touchy about his past>2 aof a body part : acutely sensitive or irritable bof a chemical : highly explosive or inflammable3: calling for tact, care, or caution in treatment <a touchy subject>
touch·i·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of touchily \ˈtə-chə-lē\ adverb
touch·i·ness 
          Listen to the pronunciation of touchiness \ˈtə-chē-nəs\ noun


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