Meaning of the word short-tempered in English

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short-tempered

US /ˌʃɔːrtˈtem.pɚd/
UK /ˌʃɔːtˈtem.pəd/
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Adjective

tending to become angry very quickly and easily

Example:
He is a short-tempered man who shouts at everyone.
I tend to get short-tempered when I'm tired.