English Dictionary

touchy

/ˈtʌt͡ʃi/

adj

(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness. / (of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.

The topic of politics can be touchy, especially during family gatherings.

意味（1）

(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.

It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin.

意味（2）

(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.

He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible.

意味（3）

(informal) Inclined to engage in physical touch.