trigger-happy

trig·ger-hap·py

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trig-er hap-ee]
- /ˈtrɪg ər ˈhæp i/
- /ˈtrɪɡ.ər ˈhæpi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trig-er hap-ee]
- /ˈtrɪg ər ˈhæp i/

Definitions of trigger-happy word

adjective trigger-happy ready to fire a gun at the least provocation, regardless of the situation or probable consequences: a trigger-happy hunter. 1
adjective trigger-happy heedless and foolhardy in matters of great importance and recklessly advocating action that can result in war: Some called him a trigger-happy candidate. 1
adjective trigger-happy eager to point out the mistakes or shortcomings of others; aggressively or wantonly critical: He's a trigger-happy editor with a nervous blue pencil. 1
adjective trigger-happy If you describe someone as trigger-happy, you disapprove of them because they are too ready and willing to use violence and weapons, especially guns. 0
adjective trigger-happy tending to resort to the use of firearms or violence irresponsibly 0
adjective trigger-happy tending to act rashly or without due consideration 0

See all 8 definitions of trigger-happy

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Origin of trigger-happy

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Trigger-happy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Trigger-happy

trigger-happy popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for trigger-happy

adj trigger-happy

combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
gladiatorial — of or relating to gladiators or to their combats.
hawkish — resembling a hawk, as in appearance or behavior.

All 3 Synonyms of trigger-happy

Antonyms for trigger-happy

adjective trigger-happy

compromising — If you describe information or a situation as compromising, you mean that it reveals an embarrassing or guilty secret about someone.

Just one Antonym for trigger-happy

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