Tetchily
/ˈtɛt͡ʃ.ɪ.li/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In an annoyed or irritated manner.
""Do be quiet, will you, or I shall miss it all," cried Jabez, tetchily."
Adverb
- 1 in an ill-natured and tetchy manner wordnet
Example
More examples""Do be quiet, will you, or I shall miss it all," cried Jabez, tetchily."
Etymology
From tetchy + -ly.