touchy /ˈtʌt͡ʃi/adjective 3verb 1forms 2phrases 1 adjective3 •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. •Easily offended, oversensitive.He can be very touchy when you talk about his estranged son, so be as tactful as possible. •(informal) Inclined to engage in physical touch. verb1 •To touch.Shiny, shiny... show up greasy fingerprinties, must no touchy the precious, smeagles... — 2009 formstouchier · touchiest Phrases with touchy touchy-feelyHaving a fondness for physical contact with other people, especially to an excessive degree.
