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Definition of
touchy-feely adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
touchy-feely
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˌtʌtʃi ˈfili
/
/
(
informal
)
(
usually disapproving
)
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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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touchy-feely
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Nearby words
touch-up
noun
touchy
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tough
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tough
noun