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irascible

adjective iras·ci·ble \i-ˈra-sə-bəl\

: becoming angry very easily : having a bad temper

Full Definition of IRASCIBLE

:  marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
— iras·ci·bil·i·ty \-ˌra-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— iras·ci·ble·ness \i-ˈra-sə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— iras·ci·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of IRASCIBLE

Middle French, from Late Latin irascibilis, from Latin irasci to become angry, be angry, from ira
First Known Use: circa 1530

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Synonyms
choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, crotchety, fiery, grouchy, grumpy, irritable, peevish, perverse, pettish, petulant, prickly, quick-tempered, raspy, ratty, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snarky, snippety, snippy, stuffy, testy, waspish

Rhymes with IRASCIBLE

impassable, impassible, surpassable
IRASCIBILITY Defined for Kids

irascible

adjective iras·ci·ble \i-ˈra-sə-bəl\

Definition of IRASCIBLE for Kids

:  easily angered

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