trigger-happy
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adjective \-ˌha-pē\Definition of TRIGGER-HAPPY
1
: irresponsible in the use of firearms; especially : inclined to shoot before clearly identifying the target
2
a : inclined to be irresponsible in matters that might precipitate war b : aggressively belligerent in attitude
See First Known Use of TRIGGER-HAPPY
1943
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