TESTILY

testily, irritably, petulantly, pettishly

(adverb) in a petulant manner; “he said testily: ‘Go away!’”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

testily (comparative more testily, superlative most testily)

In a testy way; in the manner of someone who is testy.

Anagrams

• stylite

Source: Wiktionary


TESTY

Tes"ty, a. [Compar. Testier; superl. Testiest.] Etym: [OF. testu obstinate, headstrong, F. tĂȘtu, fr. OF. teste the head, F. tĂȘte. See Test a cupel.]

Definition: Fretful; peevish; petulant; easily irritated. Must I observe you must I stand and crouch Under your testy humor Shak. I was displeased with myself; I was testy. Latimer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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