a quick-tempered man who invariably utters threats at any kids who wander into his yard
Recent Examples on the WebPart of it had to do with Nguyen’s distant relationship with her father, a taciturn and quick-tempered man with whom the author had difficulty connecting.—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2023
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