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  1. trigger-happyadjective

    irresponsible in the use of firearms

    Synonyms:
    fierce, violent, vehement, tearing

    Antonyms:
    mild, responsible

  2. fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happyadjective

    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

    "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions"

    Synonyms:
    red, wild, crimson, vehement, violent, fierce, savage, bowelless, furious, cutthroat, boisterous, rough, ferocious, tearing

    Antonyms:
    responsible, mild

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How to use trigger-happy in a sentence?

  1. Cheri Reed:

    We don't need a rookie in the game right now. Because it's the anti-Christ that we're up against, he's despicable. He's destructive. He's a liar. He's trigger-happy. He's everything that you don't want in a President.

  2. Officer Stephen Barone:

    If anybody wants to fight or run, I'm a little trigger happy, guys. I'm not gon na lie, and I get paid a ton of money in overtime, if I had to shoot somebody. Don't do anything stupid.


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  • schießwütigGerman
  • φιλοπόλεμος, πολεμοχαρής, αψίθυμοςGreek
  • gatillo fácilSpanish
  • liipaisinherkkäFinnish
  • fou de la gâchette, folle de la gâchette, gâchette facile, malade de la gâchetteFrench
  • schietgraagDutch
  • skjutgladSwedish

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