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testy

/tɛsti/ adjective · British & US
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What does testy mean?

adjective

Having or showing a quick, irritable temper; easily annoyed or irritated. Often used to describe someone who is short-tempered or snappish.

Example

"She was feeling testy after a long day at work and snapped at her family."

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