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Meaning of touchy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

touchy

Pronunciation:/ˈtʌtʃi/

adjective

Definitions

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

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

  2. (of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.

    Example: He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible.