Irascible Definition & Meaning
irascible
- adjective
- quickly aroused to anger; "a hotheaded commander"
- characterized by anger; "a choleric outburst"; "an irascible response"
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- What does irascible mean?
- quickly aroused to anger; "a hotheaded commander" characterized by anger; "a choleric outburst"; "an irascible response"
- What part of speech is irascible?
- Irascible is an adjective.
- How many definitions does irascible have?
- Irascible has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).