Meaning

2 senses

  1. (not comparable)Unstable; in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake.

  2. (not comparable)Easily angered; having a short temper.

Origin

From hair + trigger.

From hair + trigger.

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Synonyms

1 synonyms
hair-triggered

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
hailB2hailstonehairA1haircutA1hairdohairdresserB1

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