trigger happy

Speech parts

1. trigger happy - Adjective

2. trigger happy - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

irresponsible in the use of firearms

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

trigger-happy

Synonyms

violent fierce tearing vehement savage warlike bashful aggressive hostile contentious militant rash ferocious antagonistic careless

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Antonyms

composed logical friendly flexible mild peaceful

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Examples

Some fool or some trigger happy judicial finger. Michael Foot

It gets harder and harder to succeed and find audiences with the 500-channel universe, the remote control, and people being so trigger happy with that remote control. It just gets harder to get a foothold. David E. Kelley

fierce loyalty Source: Internet

in a tearing rage Source: Internet

vehement dislike Source: Internet

violent passions Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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