short fuse

Speech parts

1. short fuse - Noun

2. short fuse - Phrase

Meaning

short fuse (plural short fuses)

(idiomatic) The personality trait of being quick to anger.
Be careful of what you say; he has a short fuse.
to be on a short fuse

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

temperament excitability dander spleen irascibility short temper testiness surliness

Related terms

blow a fuse

Words in the phrase

short fuse

Close letter words and terms

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