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irascible

IPA pronunciation: /ɪˈræs.ə.bəl/

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Russian meaning

Вспыльчивый, раздражительный

English definition

Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered; irritable.

Example

The irascible professor rarely tolerated tardiness or unfocused debate.

Collocations

irascible temper
irascible nature
grow irascible

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