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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tetchiness

/ˈtɛtʃɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does tetchiness mean?

noun

A state of being irritable or easily annoyed; a tendency to be touchy or sensitive.

Example

"Her tetchiness was evident in the way she snapped at her colleagues."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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