touchy

Meanings

• Adjective

  Sensitive to touch or easily upset

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʌtʃi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=296695"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with touchy
huffy , puffy , cluffy , lofty

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Variants

List of all variants of touchy that leads to same result
touchier , touchiest , touchily , touchiness , touchinesses , touchy , touchy-feely

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Etymology

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Originally from touch (verb) meaning 'to come in contact with' and -y, meaning 'having the quality of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'touchy' has been used in English since the late 1500s.

2. In music, a touchy piano is one that requires a skilled pianist to play it properly due to its sensitive keys.

3. Touchy-feely is a term used to describe someone who is overly concerned with physical contact or emotions.

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Related Concepts

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1. sensitive: Related concept: being sensitive to touch or emotion is a common trait among touchy individuals.

2. easily upset: Related concept: touchy people are often described as being easily upset or angered.

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Culture

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The term 'touchy' is often used to describe someone who is easily upset or offended. In literature, touchy characters can add drama and complexity to a story. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Emma', Mr. Woodhouse is described as a touchy and overprotective father.

How to Memorize "touchy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a delicate glass ornament that is easily touched and may break. This can help you remember that touchy people are sensitive and should be handled with care.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'touchy' with the word 'sensitive'. This can help you remember that touchy people are sensitive to touch or emotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Touchy people are like glass, handle with care' to help remember the definition of the word.

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