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Definition of have a short fuse

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Slang terms with the same meaning

Other terms relating to 'angry, annoyed, offended':

Definitions include: greatly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Definitions include: excited.
Definitions include: angry.
Definitions include: a metaphorical substance to which permanently-angry people are addicted to.
Definitions include: sexually aroused.
Definitions include: in a bad mood.
Definitions include: very angry.
Definitions include: anger experienced while driving, due to other drivers.
Definitions include: "cool"; "awesome"; "sweet".
Definitions include: to become upset.
Definitions include: angry.
Definitions include: extremely angry; "very fed up".
Definitions include: an angered glance.
Definitions include: Said if someone is confused, mad, or if someone just did something really stupid, they're drove.
Definitions include: in a bad mood.

Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'a':

Definitions include: amphetamine.
Definitions include: the best.
Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
Definitions include: excessive.
Definitions include: sexual activity.
Definitions include: In the West/Central Canadian accent, "about" is pronounced somewhere between "aboot" and "a boat".
Definitions include: a little crazy
Definitions include: an unspecified small number.
Definitions include: to play around.
Definitions include: very common.
Definitions include: a mythical creature who is extremely happy or fortunate.
Definitions include: a non-specified price.
Definitions include: a non-specified price.
Definitions include: to collide with a tree.
Definitions include: an ugly face.

Other terms relating to 'fuse':

Definitions include: to lose one's temper.
Definitions include: a metaphorical term for a person's temper.
Definitions include: a short temper.

Other terms relating to 'have':

Definitions include: "The answer to your question is obviously 'yes'."
Definitions include: for every bad thing that happens, there's something positive about it.
Definitions include: acronym for "good luck, have fun".
Definitions include: acronym for "have a great summer".
Definitions include: acronym for "Have a nice day."
Definitions include: a person who was once famous or successful, but is no longer.
Definitions include: a person who has been a lesbian but now lives a heterosexual lifestyle.
Definitions include: to take advantage of.
Definitions include: to have a ball, e.g. a great time.
Definitions include: to have a a problem or grudge with someone.
Definitions include: to reveal information that one shouldn't.
Definitions include: a promiscuous woman.
Definitions include: to be very skilled in a particular area.
Definitions include: See blast.
Definitions include: to have a grudge to discuss.

Other terms relating to 'short':

Definitions include: a little crazy
Definitions include: of lower than average intelligence.
Definitions include: "not all there".
Definitions include: to catch or trap a person in a difficult situation.
Definitions include: under-supplied.
Definitions include: a summary.
Definitions include: long story short.
Definitions include: crazy.
Definitions include: really stupid.
Definitions include: to be mentally or physically challenged.
Definitions include: out of luck; "in the doghouse".
Definitions include: pubic hair, usually male.
Definitions include: brief and to the point.
Definitions include: "Short bus" refers to a handicapped school bus.
Definitions include: to cheat or swindle.

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