paau3 zoeng2 geng2炮仗頸炮仗颈
Jyutpingpaau3 zoeng2 geng2
Yalepaau jéung géng
Definition
A hot-tempered person; someone who is quick-tempered like a firecracker.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term vividly captures someone who explodes instantly like a firecracker when provoked. It implies a volatile personality that is prone to sudden, loud outbursts rather than a slow-burning or sullen temperament. People often use it to warn others to tread carefully around someone who is currently in a bad mood.
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He is always such a hothead, getting angry after just a few words.
Why are you being so short-tempered? Calm down first.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a hot-tempered personality
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being angry or upset. It describes a habitual personality trait or a specific state of being easily triggered, not just a temporary reaction to a bad event.
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Grammar guides
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