Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
testy
adjective
/ˈtɛsti/
Definition
easily irritated or annoyed; impatient.
Examples
- She became testy when her plans were disrupted.
- The manager was in a testy mood after the long meeting.
- His testy remarks made it clear that he was not happy with the results.
Meaning
When someone is described as testy, it means they tend to become upset or angry quickly, especially over minor issues.
Synonyms
- irritable
- petulant
- grumpy
- testy
- cross
