English Explanatory Dictionary

hair-trigger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied.
adj
  1. Unstable; in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake.
  2. Easily angered; having a short temper.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɛɚˌtɹɪɡ.ɚ/

Word forms

hair-trigger hair-triggers hair trigger

Etymology

From hair + trigger.

Synonyms

hair-triggered
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