Triggerish

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Likely to be triggered or set off. rare

    "In other words all things are in a state of triggerish opportunity or danger."

  2. 2
    Likely to trigger or set off something. rare

    "I found that when members of the group shared their experiences with crystal, the sex talk was 'triggerish' — i.e., it made him want to get high again and have sex."

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"In other words all things are in a state of triggerish opportunity or danger."

Etymology

From trigger + -ish.

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