testy

/ˈtɛsti/

Definitions

1. adjective

irritable or easily annoyed; testy

“The testy driver yelled at the pedestrian who had accidentally stepped into his path.”

2. noun

a state of being testy or irritable; a bad temper

“The testy mood lasted for hours after the argument with her sister.”

Synonyms

  • irritable
  • short-tempered
  • snappish
  • testy

Antonyms

  • calm
  • composed
  • even-tempered