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quick–tempered
adjective quick–tem·pered \-ˈtem-pərd\
: becoming angry quickly and easily : having a quick temper
Full Definition of QUICK-TEMPERED
: easily angered : irascible
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First Known Use of QUICK-TEMPERED
1830
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quick–tempered
adjective quick–tem·pered \ˈkwik-ˈtem-pərd\
Definition of QUICK-TEMPERED for Kids
: easily made angry
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