The difference between Hot-tempered and Irascible
When used as adjectives, hot-tempered means becoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated, whereas irascible means easily provoked to outbursts of anger.
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Hot-tempered as an adjective (colloquial, usually, said of a person, but sometimes of an animal):
Becoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated.
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Irascible as an adjective:
Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.