A quick temper Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkwɪk/ /ˈtɛmpɝ
uh KWIK TEM-per
æɪ/ /kwˈɪk/ /tˈɛmpɐ
uh KWIK TEM-puh
Definition
If someone has a quick temper, they become angry very easily and often react strongly or suddenly.
Usage & Nuances
Mildly informal and often used to describe a personality trait. Common with 'have' (e.g., 'She has a quick temper') and can refer to either temporary outbursts or a general tendency. Not usually used to describe children; 'short fuse' is a similar phrase.
Spanish: mal genio - carácter explosivoPortuguese (BR): pavio curto - temperamento explosivoPortuguese (PT): pavio curto - temperamento explosivoChinese (Simplified): 脾气急Chinese (Traditional): 脾氣急Hindi: गुस्सा जल्दी आनाArabic: مزاج سريع الغضبBengali: ঝটপট রেগে যাওয়া স্বভাব - সহজেই রাগ ওঠেRussian: вспыльчивый характер - горячий темпераментJapanese: 短気Vietnamese: tính nóng nảy - dễ nổi nóngKorean: 욱하는 성격 - 성질이 급함Turkish: çabuk sinirlenen biri - çabuk öfkelenen huyUrdu: جلد غصہ آنا - تیز مزاجIndonesian: mudah marah - temperamen cepat marah
Example Sentences
My brother has a quick temper and gets mad easily.
basic
People with a quick temper should try to relax more.
basic
His quick temper sometimes causes problems at work.
basic
Try not to take it personally—she just has a quick temper.
natural
Everyone knows Tom's got a quick temper, so we try not to upset him.
natural
With a quick temper like his, it's no wonder he gets into arguments.
natural