词汇 | techy |
词源 | techy. Not an ignorant “hick” pronunciation of touchy, as many people believe. The word (meaning “irritable,” or “pee- vish”) is not related to touch, but derives from Middle English tecche, a bad habit, which in turn comes from Old French teche (a blemish). |
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