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Meaning of hair-trigger

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hair-trigger

Pronunciation:/ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪɡɝ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied

adjective

Definitions

  1. Unstable, in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake

  2. Easily angered, having a short temper

    Synonyms:hair-triggered