tetchiness

Meanings

• noun

  A state of irritability and moodiness.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tetchiness
vexiness , fussiness , testiness

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Variants

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tetchier , tetchiest , tetchily , tetchiness , tetchinesses , tetchy

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Etymology

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Originated from the verb 'tetch' which means to irritate or provoke.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tetchiness' first appeared in print in the late 19th century.

2. In psychology, 'tetchiness' is sometimes referred to as 'irritable mood'.

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Related Concepts

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1. irritability: A feeling of being easily annoyed or provoked.

2. moodiness: A state of being changeable in mood or disposition.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tetchiness' is often used to describe characters who are easily irritated or prone to mood swings.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Tetchiness is a Teacher's Enemy: Testy, Easy-to-Challenge, and Hardly Ever Satisfied' to help remember the meaning.

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