Where does “tetchily” come from?
tetchily (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
tetchily (English): In an annoyed or irritated manner
Definitions
- In an annoyed or irritated manner
Ancestry of “tetchily”, step by step
tetchily traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English tetchy
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | tetchy | Easily annoyed or irritated; peevish, testy or... |