Definition of "tetchily" []

• In an annoyed or irritated manner. (adverb)

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• "I must admit to sometimes tetchily muttering “Does it have to be that loud?” but no, carry on the good work."
• "By 2007, in a question and answer session on the internet organised through jihadi forums, it was Zawahiri who was on the defensive, tetchily answering aggressive emailed questions about al-Qaida's record of killing Muslims."
• "Accused of having left the front door open when going shopping, she tetchily inquires, "What was I supposed to do, take the furniture with me?""