trigger-happy

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trig·ger-hap·py

(trĭg′ər-hăp′ē)

adj. Slang

1. Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm before adequately identifying the target.

2. Inclined to react violently at the slightest provocation.

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trigger-happy

adj

1. tending to resort to the use of firearms or violence irresponsibly

2. tending to act rashly or without due consideration

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trig′ger-hap`py

adj.

1. ready to fire a gun at the least provocation, regardless of the situation or probable consequences.

2. reckless in advocating action that can result in war.

[1940–45]

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Adj.	1.	trigger-happy - irresponsible in the use of firearms irresponsible - showing lack of care for consequences; "behaved like an irresponsible idiot"; "hasty and irresponsible action"
	2.	trigger-happy - marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions" tearing, vehement, fierce, violent intense - possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree; "intense heat"; "intense anxiety"; "intense desire"; "intense emotion"; "the skunk's intense acrid odor"; "intense pain"; "enemy fire was intense"

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trigger-happy

[ˈtrɪgəˌhæpɪ] ADJ → pronto a disparar, que dispara a la mínima

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trigger-happy

[ˈtrɪgəˌhæpɪ] adj (fam) → dalla pistola facile

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