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trigger-happy

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3 syllables
13 characters
English (US)
3syllables

trigger-happy

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

trigger-happy is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, trigger-happy is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftrigger-happy

1adjective
  • Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target.

    Example: "The bystanders were indiscriminately gunned down by trigger-happy gang members."

  • (by extension) Inclined to behave recklessly or violently at the slightest provocation.

    Example: "Be careful when you work near him; he's trigger-happy with that chain-saw."

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