testy
English
Etymology
Middle English testif (“headstrong”), from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old French testu, from teste (“head”) + -u. Compare modern French tête (“head”), têtu (“stubborn”).
Pronunciation
- (deprecated use of
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Adjective
testy (comparative testier, superlative testiest)
- Easily annoyed, irritable.
- Marked by impatience or ill humor.
- He made testy remarks.
Synonyms
Derived terms
Translations
irritable
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