"touchy-feeler" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: touchy-feelers [plural]
Etymology: From touchy-feely + -er. Etymology templates: {{af|en|touchy-feely|-er}} touchy-feely + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} touchy-feeler (plural touchy-feelers)
  1. (rare, informal) A touchy-feely person; one who is fond of physical contact with other people. Tags: informal, rare Categories (topical): People

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