trigger-happy

Definition of Trigger-happy in English :

1. trigger-happy

irresponsible in the use of firearms

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

Example Sentences:
'fierce loyalty'
'in a tearing rage'
'vehement dislike'
'violent passions'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Trigger-happy

adjective informal

1.

tending to resort to the use of firearms or violence irresponsibly

2.

tending to act rashly or without due consideration

adjective

1.

inclined to resort to force rashly or irresponsibly

2.

ready to start a war at the slightest provocation; bellicose

adj.
Slang

1. Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm before adequately identifying the target.

2. Inclined to react violently at the slightest provocation.