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touchy

touch·y [ túchee ] (comparative touch·i·er, superlative touch·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. easily upset: liable to become or make somebody angry or upset
a touchy subject

2. tricky: needing care or tact to prevent an undesirable outcome

3. flammable: easily catching fire

4. sensitive to touch: very sensitive to being touched


touch·i·ly adverb
touch·i·ness noun
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