touchy — easily upset or offended; oversensitive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily upset or offended; oversensitive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʌtʃi/
Korean meaning: 예민한, 신경질적인
Korean pronunciation: **터**치
Example Sentences
- Don't mention his cooking skills - he's really touchy about it after burning dinner last week.
- The boss was touchy all morning after spilling coffee on his white shirt.
- Money is always a touchy topic in their relationship.
touchy
ADJECTIVE//ˈtʌtʃi//
easily upset or offended; oversensitive
The touchy employee gets upset over a harmless comment
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He gets touchy when they mention his clutchy plays
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Origin
From the word 'touch' (from Old French 'touchier') combined with the suffix '-y' meaning 'characterized by' or 'having the quality of'. The root likely comes from Vulgar Latin 'toccare', possibly of imitative origin.
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“Don't mention his cooking skills - he's really touchy about it after burning dinner last week.”
“The boss was touchy all morning after spilling coffee on his white shirt.”
“Money is always a touchy topic in their relationship.”
“She gets touchy whenever someone mentions her ex-boyfriend's name.”
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