Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Touchy.
How to pronounce touchy:
US
Touchy - as an adjective satellite
Difficult to handle; requiring great tact
Example: "Delicate negotiations with the big powers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delicate11ticklish17Touchy - as an adjective
(of a situation) extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
Example: "It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin."
(of a person) easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.
Example: "He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible."
Example Sentences
"He's very touchy about his weight."
"She's touchy about her age."
"He became touchy and defensive whenever someone criticized his work."
"Their friendship ended because of a touchy dispute over money."
"She's always touchy and easily offended."
Word Game Points
Is TOUCHY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, touchy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TOUCHY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is TOUCHY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, touchy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTOUCHY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is TOUCHY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, touchy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTOUCHY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
