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short-tempered

[shawrt-tem-perd] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɛm pərd /




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As Dick, the serious, short-tempered one, berated him for failing to acknowledge his error, he would scream in exasperation, “Mom always liked you best!”

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2023

“We’ve all been hot, moody and short-tempered with each other,” Ms. Kim said, adding, “But we’re finding ways to have fun and entertain ourselves.”

From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2023

In 2003, he landed a role in Elf as short-tempered boss Fulton Greenway, acting alongside comedian Will Ferrell in the hit Christmas comedy.

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2023

Thompson further promised that comedian Sinbad would reprise his role as the short-tempered schoolteacher, Mr. Wheat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2023

Gebu had simply been short-tempered that day because he knew the goblet was hidden in his room and his guilt weighed heavy on him.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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