quick temper

noun

: a tendency to get angry very quickly and easily

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Kiritsis, who was known to have a quick temper, had several run-ins with the law. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Sep. 2026

Former associates in Connecticut said Merriam is known for her quick temper and combative nature. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026

At 62, the world’s eighth richest man is compact, polished, and known among colleagues for his quick temper as well as his visionary leadership. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025

But his quick temper gets him fast-tracked upstairs to undergo rigorous physical and mental aptitude tests used to decide which show is the best fit for each potential contestant. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025

Williams had eight children, the oldest 19, the youngest about 3, friends said. Williams suffered from bipolar disorder and had a quick temper, which sometimes got him into trouble, his friend said. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025

In humans, traits such as impulsiveness or a quick temper can be inherited from one generation to the next, even if these tendencies aren’t visible in daily interactions. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

Bruce Banner / Hulk Though he’s known for quick temper, this gentle green giant, clad in bright purple pants, has dedicated to using his super strength to help Spidey and his friends as a friend, not a foe. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025

And Gandolfini, who died of a heart attack in 2013 at age 51, was the show’s tempestuous soul, playing a loutish killer with a quick temper and sad eyes. — Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for quick temper

• distemper
• sempre