What does tettish mean?
Tettish means (obsolete) nitpicky or testy.
Tettish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete) nitpicky or testy.
Example Sentences
He's the most tettish knave
And thou the selfsame Galate art more tettish for to frame Than Oxen of the wildernesse whom never wyght did tame.
Synonyms for tettish
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Word Forms
- more tettish
- most tettish
- teatish
Usage Notes
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He's the most tettish knave
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