adjective · common

hair-trigger

Unstable; in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistakeUnstable; in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake.

US/ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪ.ɡɚ/

Meaning

2 senses

(not comparable)Unstable; in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake.
(not comparable)Easily angered; having a short temper.

From hair + trigger.

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1 synonyms

hair-triggered