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touchy

[tuhch-ee] / ˈtʌtʃ i /


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Instead, she at first finds Mr. Hamm’s “Mad Men” costar, a touchy John Slattery, living out of his garage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

He is too needy, too touchy, too wanting of Eugene’s attention, which is doled out sparingly.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

In most touchy situations where she’s called the play, the numbers moved because people trusted her instincts.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2024

“With AI in videos it’s harder to know if someone’s original artwork has been stolen, it’s a really touchy subject”.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

Friday afternoon was going to be difficult enough without April’s being in one of her touchy moods.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder




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