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TRIGGER-HAPPY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does trigger-happy mean?
• TRIGGER-HAPPY (adjective)
The adjective TRIGGER-HAPPY has 2 senses:
1. irresponsible in the use of firearms
2. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
Familiarity information: TRIGGER-HAPPY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Irresponsible in the use of firearms
Similar:
irresponsible (showing lack of care for consequences)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
Synonyms:
fierce; tearing; trigger-happy; vehement; violent
Context example:
violent passions
Similar:
intense (possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree)
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