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short-tempered

[ shawrt-tem-perd ]

adjective

  1. having a quick, hasty temper; irascible.

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short-tempered

adjective

  1. easily moved to anger; irascible
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of short-tempered1

First recorded in 1885–90
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He became “angry, short-tempered†— even though he tried to hide his addiction from family and friends.

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“People were waiting longer than usual for their food and that makes them short-tempered and impatient,†recalls Tyler Trautman, a shift leader.

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That includes comedian Sinbad, who would reprise his role as the short-tempered schoolteacher Mr. Wheat.

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Kyles, in general, tend to be short-tempered, and when they are displeased, instead of harming others, they just break something.â€

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In reality, she was dealing with a short-tempered narcissist who cannot take a joke.

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