quick temper

noun

: a tendency to get angry very quickly and easily

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The townsmen feared his razor-sharp teeth, lightning speed, and quick temper. Maeve Dunigan, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024 During the trial, which began Oct. 14, prosecutors painted Schroeder as a man, who behind closed doors had a quick temper and a penchant for abusing both children and the women in his life. Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024 She is known as a tough boss with a quick temper who can inspire in her staff fear and adoration at the same time. Natalie Kitroeff, New York Times, 30 May 2024 The news stories described Momeni as a hothead with a quick temper and an appetite for cocaine. Albert Samaha, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2023

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“Quick temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20temper. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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