Touchy - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈtʌtʃɪ|
Brit.
|ˈtʌtʃɪ|
adjective
- quick to take offense (syn: feisty, huffy, thin-skinned)
- difficult to handle; requiring great tact (syn: delicate, ticklish)
- difficult to handle; requiring great tact (syn: delicate, ticklish)
a touchy subject
Extra examples
Don't be so touchy. I was just kidding.
...watch what you say around him, as he's very touchy about every little thing...
They were very touchy on that subject.
She is very touchy about her past.
...I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation....
You know money is a a touchy subject with me.
Asking about a reporter's sources can be a touchy business.
Word forms
adjective
comparative: touchier
superlative: touchiest
comparative: touchier
superlative: touchiest
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