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Tetchily
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
etc. See
techily
, etc.
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adverb.
In an
annoyed
or
irritated
manner.
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adverb.
in an ill-natured and tetchy manner
Word Usage
"I must admit to sometimes tetchily muttering “Does it have to be that loud?” but no, carry on the good work."
Etymologically Related
tetchiness
tetchy
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
irascibly
peevishly
testily