Testy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtÉ›sti/
• Rhymes: -É›sti

Origin

Middle English testif ("headstrong"), from Old French testu, from teste ("head") + -u. Compare modern French tête ("head"), têtu ("stubborn").

Full definition of testy

Adjective

1. Easily annoyed, irritable.
2. Marked by impatience or ill humor.He made testy remarks.

Derived terms

• testily
• testiness

Synonyms

• touchy
• tetchy

Anagrams

• yetts