Touchy
/ˈtʌtʃi/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:14 pts6 letters
Definition of Touchy
adjective
- (of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
"It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin."
- (of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.
"He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible."