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Definition of short fuse
short fuse
noun
- a short temper. See fuse.
My boss has a short fuse.
Her short fuse is always getting her into trouble.
Last edited on Jun 02 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 02 2010.
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Other terms relating to 'fuse': | |
| Definitions include: To lose one's temper. | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical term for a person's temper. | |
| Definitions include: see short fuse. | |
Other terms relating to 'short': | |
| Definitions include: a little crazy | |
| Definitions include: "not all there". | |
| Definitions include: A phrase used to describe a person of lower than average intelligence. | |
| Definitions include: see short fuse. | |
| Definitions include: Under-supplied, not enough; firefighter slang derived from not laying out enough fire hose to reach a fire. | |
| Definitions include: a summary. | |
| Definitions include: long story short. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: Generally used when telling someone they are really stupid. | |
| Definitions include: In a lot of towns, the special-ed kids would ride a half-sized bus to school, field trips, etc. | |
| Definitions include: out of luck; "in the doghouse". | |
| Definitions include: pubic hair, usually male. | |
| Definitions include: brief and to the point. | |
| Definitions include: A mentally or physically challenged person, usually a school-age person. | |
| Definitions include: "Short bus" refers to a handicapped school bus. | |
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