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Definition of touchy-feely adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

touchy-feely

adjective
 
/ˌtʌtʃi ˈfiːli/
 
/ˌtʌtʃi ˈfiːli/
(informal, usually disapproving)
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  1. expressing emotions too openly
    • He was one of those touchy-feely guys who’s always calling home to speak to the kids.
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