ALL meanings of have a short fuse
have a short fuse
H h - noun have a short fuse a tube, cord, or the like, filled or saturated with combustible matter, for igniting an explosive. 1
- noun have a short fuse fuze (def 1). 1
- verb with object have a short fuse fuze (def 3). 1
- idioms have a short fuse have a short fuse, Informal. to anger easily; have a quick temper. 1