1After a sleepless night, she was tetchy and snapped at her colleagues for no reason.
2His tetchy response to the criticism suggested that he was more insecure about his work than he let on.
3The tetchy atmosphere in the meeting room was palpable, with several team members visibly on edge.
4Try to avoid being tetchy with your customers, even if they are being unreasonable or difficult.
5There was a tetchy exchange between the two politicians during the live debate, with each accusing the other of dishonesty.