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TOUCHILY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does touchily mean? 

TOUCHILY (adverb)
  The adverb TOUCHILY has 1 sense:

1. in a touchy mannerplay

  Familiarity information: TOUCHILY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


TOUCHILY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a touchy manner

Context example:

he touchily refused all offers to help

Pertainym:

touchy (quick to take offense)


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