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untouchy en · ADJ

Etymology

From un- + touchy.

Meanings

1. (informal) Not inclined to engage in physical touch.
   • We live in a very untouchy society, and yet touch is so comforting and therapeutic. 2012, Katharine Graves, The Hypnobirthing Book, page 82:
2. (informal) Not easily offended.
   • Russell was admirably untouchy about such matters. 2013, Nicholas Griffin, The Selected Letters of Bertrand Russell, volume 1, page 292:

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