Flag-happy
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Overly inclined to rule that an infraction has occurred.
"I remain convinced of my capacity to harangue flag-happy officials (both when they are correct and when they've just cocked up another costly decision), to the point where they might occasionally favour the Arsenal just for a quiet life!"
Example
More examples"I remain convinced of my capacity to harangue flag-happy officials (both when they are correct and when they've just cocked up another costly decision), to the point where they might occasionally favour the Arsenal just for a quiet life!"
Etymology
From flag + happy.
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