hair-trigger

== English == === Alternative forms === hair trigger === Etymology === From hair +‎ trigger. === Pronunciation === (Canada) IPA(key): /ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪ.ɡɚ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɛɚˌtɹɪɡ.ɚ/ === Noun === hair-trigger (plural hair-triggers) A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied. ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === hair-trigger (not comparable) Unstable; in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake. Easily angered; having a short temper. Synonym: hair-triggered