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Trigger-happy   /trˈɪgər-hˈæpi/   Listen
Trigger-happy

adjective
1.
Irresponsible in the use of firearms.
2.
Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid.  Synonyms: fierce, tearing, vehement, violent.  "In a tearing rage" , "Vehement dislike" , "Violent passions"





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"Trigger-happy" Quotes from Famous Books



... guard the pond while he was down there? Suppose he broke surface right in front of a flock of trigger-happy ...
— The Best Made Plans • Everett B. Cole


Words linked to "Trigger-happy" :   fierce, tearing, irresponsible, intense


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