adj
Meaning 1
Touchy; overly sensitive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Southern, US, rare, regional
Examples
- Don't be so touchous about everything!
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
touchous
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English touch Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English touchous From touch + -ous.