as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
that coworker would be easier to get along with if she weren't so testy all the time
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Recent Examples of testy
Altman’s testimony got testy when a lawyer for Musk, Steven Molo, began cross-examination.
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David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The 76ers’ playoff collapse leaves everyone in Philly really, really testy.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 12 May 2026
His case drew national attention in December when lawmakers pressed then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a testy congressional hearing about veterans swept up in the crackdown.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Sunday’s race at the Miami International Autodrome was a testy afternoon that Antonelli ultimately made look inescapable.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
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David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The 76ers’ playoff collapse leaves everyone in Philly really, really testy.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 12 May 2026
His case drew national attention in December when lawmakers pressed then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a testy congressional hearing about veterans swept up in the crackdown.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Sunday’s race at the Miami International Autodrome was a testy afternoon that Antonelli ultimately made look inescapable.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testy
Adjective
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That’s because the Moon is at odds with Mars today and everyone is irritable.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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What are the symptoms of irritable bowel disease?—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And that fiery, vibrant red that fades after mere weeks?—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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The fiery collision was one of America’s deadliest drunken driving crashes on record.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Testy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testy. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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