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short-tempered Definition

short·-tempered (-tem′pərd)

adjective

having a tendency to lose one's temper; easily or quickly angered

short-tempered Synonyms

short-tempered

modif.

short-tempered Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

man: One of Kiernan's creations in the sketch show Chewin ' the Fat is a short-tempered man always blowing his fuse.

Modifying Another Word

very: Our whole honeymoon he was in a bad mood and very short-tempered.