trigger-happy

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trigger-happy - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  trigger-happy
      adj 1: irresponsible in the use of firearms
      2: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions;
         inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a
         tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions" [syn:
         fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy]