hair-trigger

Meaning

Noun

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

Adj

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

Synonyms

instable

quick-tempered

Translations

inestable

instabil

labil

unstabil

instable

instabile

labiel

onstabiel

instável

precário

pronto a disparar

değişken

kararsız

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪ.ɡɚ/

Etymology

From hair + trigger.