testy
Americanadjective
adjective
Related Words
See irritable.
Other Word Forms
- testily adverb
- testiness noun
Etymology
Origin of testy
First recorded in 1325–75; late Middle English testi, alteration of Middle French testu “headstrong”; replacing Middle English testif, from Middle French. See test 2, -ive
Example Sentences
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But the full integration of Hulu was paused until earlier this year, when Disney finalized its purchase of Comcast’s one-third stake in the service after a testy dispute between the two rivals.
From Los Angeles Times
There was also the odd disagreement - both recall a particularly testy occasion when they nearly fell out over whether to play Stay by Shakespears Sister - a row that ended when Lynne broke the CD.
From BBC
Being asked about an unpleasant subject in the wake of a crushing defeat made McVay testy.
From Los Angeles Times
But that stance has led to a testy relationship between Netflix and some exhibitors, which have pushed in general for more films to be released on the big screen.
From Los Angeles Times
In a testy exchange, Halligan said the full grand jury hadn’t seen a substitute indictment of Comey that was prepared after the group declined one of the false statement charges she had presented.
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