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List of meaning for touchy

huffy, thin-skinned, feisty, touchy(adj)

quick to take offense

delicate, ticklish, touchy(adj)

difficult to handle; requiring great tact

"delicate negotiations with the big powers";"hesitates to be explicit on so ticklish a matter"; "a touchy subject"

easily offended

watch what you say around him, as he's very touchy about every little thing

requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling

money is a touchy subject for many people and shouldn't be discussed casually

capable of catching or being set on fire

the experiment involves the use of some touchy chemicals, so caution is required

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