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territorial (adj.) te-ruh-taw-ree-uhl
relating to the ownership of.

"Y'know what, Benny?!" I was beyond irritated.

"Yes, Lacey?" He fired back.

"You get jealous too easily! You get so aggravated when I talk to certain guys."

"I'm not jealous, okay?!"

"Yes you are!" Benny let out a harsh sigh.

"No, Lacey! I'm jus' territorial. Jealous is when you want somethin' that ain't yours. Territorial is protectin' what already is yours."