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What does touchy mean?

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Adjective
  1. (of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
  2. (of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.
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Some Canadians are rather touchy about criticism from Americans regarding freedom of speech in Canada.
So we thought as well, but let's thank Shirley for breaking down the walls of stereotypical misconceptions about this touchy subject.
It's a touchy issue, I realize how complex and personal these decisions are to some people.
In any event, the White House tonight is maintaining a diplomatic silence on this apparently very touchy subject.
In this kind of situation, touchy subjects are skirted and cones of silence descend.
This is a touchy topic, and not just because people tend to assume that understanding is a precursor to forgiveness.

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