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Tetchy Definition & Meaning

tetchy
adjective
  1. easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen"

"Tetchy" in song lyrics

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  • "North plus South, and my mood? Well, it's tetchy"
    Braintax f/ Skinnyman — Opening Titles

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Frequently asked questions

What does tetchy mean?
easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen"
What part of speech is tetchy?
Tetchy is an adjective.

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