Irascible (adjective)

Used to describe someone who is easily angered or prone to temper tantrums.

Origin:

The word 'irascible' comes from the latin word 'irascibilis' meaning 'easily angered' and was first used in english in the 16th century.

Examples:

  1. The irascible manager was known for his short fuse.
  2. The irascible chef would often throw kitchen utensils when things didn't go his way.
  3. The irascible customer was always causing a scene.
  4. His irascible behavior was starting to affect the team's morale.
  5. The irascible neighbor was always getting into arguments with other residents.
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