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TETCHILY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does tetchily mean?
• TETCHILY (adverb)
The adverb TETCHILY has 1 sense:
1. in an ill-natured and tetchy manner
Familiarity information: TETCHILY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an ill-natured and tetchy manner
Context example:
'Are you sure?' he asked her tetchily
Pertainym:
tetchy (easily irritated or annoyed)
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