He gets really testy when he doesn't get his way.
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Testy
/ˈtɛsti/
Synonyms for "testy" (106 found)
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crankycrosscross grainedcross-grainedcrotchetycrustycusseddisagreeablediscontenteddisgruntlededgyexcitablefeistyfractiousfretfulgrouchygruffgrumpyhastyhot-tempered
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5 entriestesty exchangetesty moodtesty remarktesty responsetesty temperament
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6 total sentences available.
Tom is a testy fellow.
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Tom is testy and truculent.
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This comes after the President chaired a cabinet meeting Monday, described as testy, with most ministers divided on what positions to allot to the opposition, as stipulated in the power sharing deal.
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