TETCHILY

tetchily

(adverb) in an ill-natured and tetchy manner; “‘Are you sure?’ he asked her tetchily”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

tetchily (comparative more tetchily, superlative most tetchily)

In an annoyed or irritated manner.

Synonyms

• (in an annoyed or irritated manner): irascibly, peevishly, testily

Source: Wiktionary


TETCHY

Tetch"y, a.

Definition: See Techy. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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