Testy

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛsti/

Definitions of testy

adjective easily irritated or annoyed; irritable

Example Sentences

A1 She became testy when she couldn't find her keys.

A2 The teacher's testy attitude made the students nervous.

B1 His testy response indicated that he was in a bad mood.

B2 The CEO's testy behavior towards the employees was causing tension in the workplace.

C1 Despite his testy demeanor, he was still able to effectively lead the team.

C2 The politician's testy remarks during the debate did not sit well with the audience.

Examples of testy in a Sentence

formal The professor became testy when students repeatedly asked questions that were already covered in the lecture.

informal My mom gets testy when I forget to take out the trash.

slang Don't be so testy, I was just joking around.

figurative The relationship between the two countries has been testy for years, with tensions constantly simmering.

Grammatical Forms of testy

• past tense: tested
• plural: testies
• comparative: testier
• superlative: testiest
• present tense: test
• future tense: will test
• perfect tense: have tested
• continuous tense: is testing
• singular: testy
• positive degree: testy
• infinitive: to test
• gerund: testing
• participle: tested

Origin and Evolution of testy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'testy' originated from the Middle English word 'testif', which was derived from the Old French word 'testu' meaning headstrong or stubborn.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'testy' has evolved from headstrong or stubborn to irritable or easily annoyed.