How to Pronounce "itchy trigger finger"
expression
ˈɪtʃi/ /ˈtɹɪɡɝ/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ
ITCH-ee TRIG-er FIN-ger
ˈɪtʃi/ /tɹˈɪɡɐ/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ
ITCH-ee trig-UH fing-UH
Definition
A person with an "itchy trigger finger" is ready to act or respond very quickly, often impulsively or without waiting, especially in a situation involving conflict or aggression. The expression originally referred to a soldier or police officer eager to shoot.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪtʃi/ /ˈtɹɪɡɝ/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ
British English
ˈɪtʃi/ /tɹˈɪɡɐ/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ITCH-ee TRIG-er FIN-ger
UK
ITCH-ee trig-UH fing-UH
Listen in Context
The new guard has an itchy trigger finger.
Don't make any sudden moves; he has an itchy trigger finger.
The captain warned him about his itchy trigger finger.
He has an itchy trigger finger, so he jumps into arguments before thinking.