ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tetchily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɛt͡ʃ.ɪ.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Tetchily is an adverb meaning In an annoyed or irritated manner.

Meaning

In an annoyed or irritated manner.

Example Sentences

"Do be quiet, will you, or I shall miss it all," cried Jabez, tetchily.
"No, indeed. He got me dis little buggy—" "Sidecar," corrected Ryan tetchily. "It's called a sidecar."

Synonyms for tetchily

Depending on context, synonyms include irascibly, peevishly, testily.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include techily, irritatedly, irritably, tensely, skittishly, fretfully.

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