titchy

adj

1. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of tetchy: touchy, easily annoyed, irritated, or offended.

   “Bali was the quiet one, though that wasn't saying he was gentle-—he had plenty of spirit. Zan was the one you had to watch. He'd snake his head out if you walked by his stall, and get titchy if he thought you owed him a carrot or a bit of apple.”

   “He got titchy in return because, no doubt, he couldn't understand why anyone would have camels if they didn't work them; which was quite reasonable but didn't take into account the fact that they were adored pets rather than beasts of burden,...”

   ““What does that do?” Gemma asked. “Just push it, Gem. Then you'll see,” said Edward, getting titchy at his sister. Gemma pushed down on the spongy pad and before she knew what was happening,”

2. (informal)Tiny, very small.

   “Let's 'ave a look at some of them titchy ones.”

   “'Haven't you got little feet?' I said. 'Has everybody got titchy plates in Belgium?'”