Definition
The personality trait of being quick to anger.
In Context
- "to be on a short fuse"
- "Be careful of what you say; he has a short fuse."
- "In a few short years, she has sent two fiancés and various managers and flacks packing and earned a reputation as one of L.A.'s shortest fuses."
Also Said As
- quick fuse
- short temper
Opposite In Meaning
- long fuse
- slow fuse
See Also
- blow a fuse
- powder keg