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Raretouchy
The correct spelling is touchy.
How to pronounce touchy
/ˈtʌtʃi/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈtʌtʃi/
Say it like: Tow-chee
The correct spelling is touchy. (of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness. For example: "It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin."
Usage Examples
“It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin.”
“He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
- 2.(of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.
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