hair trigger

hairt·rig·ger

uncommon

noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a gun trigger that responds with little pressure

Synonyms

hair trigger

adjective

1.

responsive to the slightest stimulation or provocation

“he has a hair-trigger temper”

Similar

responsive

Related words

Broader terms

gun trigger

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Grammar

noun
singular	hair-trigger
plural	hair-triggers
adjective
base	hair-trigger
comparative	more hair-trigger
superlative	most hair-trigger

Nearby words

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