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hair trigger

hairt·rig·ger

UK/ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪ.ɡɚ/ US/ˈhɛɚˌtɹɪɡ.ɚ/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a gun trigger that responds with little pressure

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adjective

1.

responsive to the slightest stimulation or provocation

  • “he has a hair-trigger temper”
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Origin

From hair + trigger.

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