touchy-feely
/ˈtʌtʃˌfiːlɪ/adjective
1- informal, often derogatory openly expressing affection or other emotions, especially through physical contact〈非正式, 常贬〉感情外露的(尤指通过身体接触表达爱意或其他感情的):
touchyfeely guys calling home to talk baby talk to their kids.
打电话回家用幼儿口气与孩子交流的感情外露的家伙们。
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- characteristic of or relating to such behaviour有感情外露特点的; 与感情外露有关的:
such touchy-feely topics as employees' personal values.
像雇员个人价值观这样的感情外露的话题。