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iras·ci·ble{{delete}}
adj \i-ˈra-sə-bəl\
Definition of IRASCIBLE
: marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
— iras·ci·bil·i·ty noun
— iras·ci·ble·ness noun
— iras·ci·bly adverb
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Examples of IRASCIBLE

    an irascible old football coach
    He has an irascible disposition.

Origin of IRASCIBLE
Middle French, from Late Latin irascibilis, from Latin irasci to become angry, be angry, from ira
First Known Use: circa 1530
Related to IRASCIBLE
Synonyms: choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, crotchety, fiery, grouchy, grumpy, irritable, peevish, perverse, pettish, petulant, prickly, quick-tempered, raspy, ratty, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snarky, snippety, snippy, stuffy, testy, waspish
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Rhymes with IRASCIBLE
impassable, impassible, surpassable

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