TOUCHY

/ˈtʌtʃi/
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Definition

/ˈtʌtʃi/
adjective
  1. (of a situation) 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.”
  2. (of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.
    “He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible.”

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