trigger-happy
The English word “trigger-happy” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target.
- Inclined to behave recklessly or violently at the slightest provocation.
Etymology
From trigger + happy.
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