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Antonyms for quick on the trigger


Grammar : Adj
Spell : trig-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtrɪg ər



Definition of quick on the trigger

Origin :
  • 1650s, earlier tricker (1620s), from Dutch trekker "trigger," from trekken "to pull" (see trek). Tricker was the usual form in English until c.1750. Trigger-happy is attested from 1943.
  • As in apt : adj quick to learn
  • As in quick : adj smart
  • As in sharp : adj perceptive, quick-witted
  • As in adroit : adj very able or skilled
  • As in agile : adj physically or mentally nimble, deft

Synonyms for quick on the trigger

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