We grew touchy on little things, as a misplaced plate, a shortage of firewood, too deep a draught at the nearly empty bucket.

Farmer Graystock said something to the touchy rustic that he did not relish, and he writes his distaste in flames.

As near as I can make out you and her's cut off the same cloth; both of you are touchy and quick, and, if things don't suit you, up and coming.

Back troubles makes folks terrible touchy.

"Touchy lot, these Britishers," he remarked.

My verse may touchy folks offend.

hasty, overhasty, quick, warm, hot, testy, touchy, techy^, tetchy; like touchwood, like tinder; huffy, pettish, petulant; waspish, snappish, peppery, fiery, passionate, choleric, shrewish, sudden and quick in quarrel

She's mighty touchy.

' This is true of the Harlowes, Jack: they have been called The proud Harlowes: and I have ever found, that all young honour is supercilious and touchy.

" "You touchy ass!" said Thurnall to himself.

"That elf is very touchy, and I'm afraid that if you do not accept his offer now, it will be difficult for you to coax him another time.

He added, that poor Will was at present under great Tribulation, for that Tom Touchy had taken the Law of him for cutting some Hazel Sticks out of one of his Hedges.

" "But mamma, Annette is so touchy.

She was young and a little touchy, and this ought to be considered.

" "Don't be so touchy," scowled Kelley.

I never saw you so touchy in all my life.

VISIONARY DEPUTATION Inveterate Slaveholder Touchy Slaveholder, and Swaggering Bully Clerical Slave Advocate Amiable Planter Recriminator Abolitionist and Intelligent Slaveholder

She was a touchy ship, quick to resent and avenge a slight on her good name.

Bulgaria was no doubt deeply grateful, but never had the slightest intention of expressing its gratitude in the desired way; on the contrary, like most people who have regained a long-lost and unaccustomed freedom of action or been put under an obligation, it appeared touchy and jealous of its right to an independent judgement.

But no reconciliation was lasting; the truce was soon broken, either by the clergy or by the citizens, who were the more touchy in that they had less security for their persons and their property.

How else can I explain to myself the pride which revolts from censure, the touchy disposition, the self-justifying spirit, the jealousy of my reputation, the anxiety to keep up my character?

" The Tartar gained his point: the touchy Ammalát took fire.

I fergot the book, an' thought you must be sufferin' from some kind o' growth; but didn't like to arsk till I knew yer better deformed folks bein' mostly touchy about it.

" FOND BUT "TOUCHY" PARENT"I've no doubt that's meant to be very funny, Bill Smith; but as it 'appens you're only exposin' your ignorance; they ain't natives in Francethey're as white as wot we are.

A little touchy on the liquor question, maybe, but smart.