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Hair-trigger

//ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪ.ɡɚ// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Unstable; in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Easily angered; having a short temper. not-comparable

    ""Gus," the latter began, "am I right in assuming that you possess a reasonable amount of influence with that hair-trigger partner of yours, Live Wire Luiz?""

Noun
  1. 1
    A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied.

    "[…]the hunter brings the sight of his rifle to bear; lightly and delicately his finger presses upon the hair-trigger."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From hair + trigger.

Etymology 2

From hair + trigger.

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