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touchy

The correct spelling is touchy.

How to pronounce touchy

/ˈtʌtʃi/
adjective

IPA: /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. 1.(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
  2. 2.(of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.

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