tetchily

tetch·y

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tech-ee]
- /ˈtɛtʃ i/
- /ˈte.tʃɪ.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tech-ee]
- /ˈtɛtʃ i/

Definition of tetchily word

adjective tetchily irritable; touchy. 1

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Origin of tetchily

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; origin uncertain; cf. tetched, -y1

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Parts of speech for Tetchily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tetchily popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for tetchily

adverb tetchily

cantankerously — In a cantankerous manner.
crankily — In a cranky manner.
grouchily — In a grouchy manner.
grumpily — surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
impatiently — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.

All 7 Synonyms of tetchily