Tetchiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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tetchiest
[ ˈtɛtʃɪəst ]
mood descriptor
Tetchiest is the superlative form of tetchy, which describes someone who is irritable or easily annoyed. It indicates the highest degree of irritability and a tendency to react with impatience or anger.
Synonyms
irritable, petulant, testy, touchy
Examples of usage
- My coworker is the tetchiest person in the office.
- He became tetchiest after a long day without coffee.
- She’s been particularly tetchiest since her cat got sick.
Translations
Translations of the word "tetchiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais irritável
🇮🇳 सबसे चिड़चिड़ा
🇩🇪 reizbarster
🇮🇩 paling mudah tersinggung
🇺🇦 найбільш роздратований
🇵🇱 najbardziej drażliwy
🇯🇵 最もイライラした
🇫🇷 le plus irritable
🇪🇸 el más irritable
🇹🇷 en sinirli
🇰🇷 가장 화를 잘 내는
🇸🇦 الأكثر غضبًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce podrážděný
🇸🇰 najviac podráždený
🇨🇳 最容易生气的
🇸🇮 najbolj razdražljiv
🇮🇸 mest pirrandi
🇰🇿 ең ашуланшақ
🇬🇪 ყველაზე გაღიზიანებული
🇦🇿 ən əsəbi
🇲🇽 el más irritable
Etymology
The word 'tetchy' is thought to have originated in the early 19th century, derived from the dialectal English term 'tetch', which likely comes from the older word 'tetchy'. The root of 'tetch' can be traced back to a possible combination of 'touch' and 'etch', suggesting a sense of sensitivity or a tendency to react strongly to slight provocation. As language evolved, 'tetchy' was adopted and adapted in various dialects to describe individuals who are prone to irritation. The superlative form 'tetchiest' follows the pattern in English where adjectives can be modified to denote the highest degree of a quality. Over time, 'tetchy' and its variants found their way into colloquial use, often used humorously to describe someone who is not just a little irritable, but extremely so. Its usage highlights the evolving nature of English vernacular, reflecting societal trends in emphasizing emotional states and personality traits.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,815, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.