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Testily Definition & Meaning

testily
adverb
  1. in a petulant manner; "he said testily; `Go away!'"

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Frequently asked questions

What does testily mean?
in a petulant manner; "he said testily; `Go away!'"
What part of speech is testily?
Testily is an adverb.

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