testily,adv.|ˈtɛstɪlɪ| [f. testy + -ly2.] In a testy manner; irritably. 1755in Johnson.1838Dickens Nich. Nick. xxxiv, ‘What does the idiot mean?’ cried Ralph, testily.1885Manch.Exam. 9 Jan. 5/4 The Lord Mayor rather testily..cut short his rhodomontade.