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. têtu, fr. OF. teste the head, F. tête. 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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