trigger-happy

Example Sentences

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“Nah ah / Don’t get, don’t get trigger happy with me, Claudine.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

According to science journalist Alice Gray, from Cardiff, the scent of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger can therefore trigger happy, cosy and comforting memories.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024

But opponents fear people will become trigger happy and not take other precautions against bears.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

“I feel like in the first half I was a little antsy, and I was a little trigger happy just by being excited and being in the atmosphere,” Hemby said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2023

Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle and get trigger happy around those openings.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2021