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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | feisty, huffy, thin-skinned |
| Derivation | touchiness |
Examples of touchy
touchy
Clinton is not a touchy-feely woman who has hidden her emotions all these years.
From the time.com
And, we should admit right away that cannibalism can be a rather touchy subject.
From the scienceblogs.com
Hmm. Not in the marrying mood were Muse fans who are an incredibly touchy bunch.
From the hecklerspray.com
Wigs, weaves and going natural have been a touchy subject for many black women.
From the cnn.com
This woman is very touchy and seems to think she is superior to the rest of us.
From the fresnobee.com
Though you may be feeling emotional and touchy this afternoon, don't act on it.
From the philly.com
It protects valuables from touchy-feely guests and eliminates frequent dusting.
From the cnn.com
It's understandable that the 26-year-old Reynolds is touchy about the question.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Try to not be too touchy or lovey in front of her if you are with your boyfriend.
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- Huffy: quick to take offense
- Delicate: difficult to handle; requiring great tact; "delicate negotiations with the big powers";"hesitates to be explicit on so ticklish a matter"; "a touchy subject"
- (touchily) in a touchy manner; "he touchily refused all offers to help"
- (touchiness) testiness: feeling easily irritated
- Touchy! is the third single to be released by a-ha from the Stay on These Roads album. The bassline on this song was recorded using a Yamaha DX7. It achieved world sales of 1,100,000 copies.
- Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness; Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish
- (touchiness) The property of being touchy
