Quicktoanger
Quicktoanger is a sociolinguistic term used to describe a person who becomes angry quickly in response to perceived provocation. It is informal and not a clinical diagnosis, serving as a shorthand for a temperament characterized by rapid affective responses and low tolerance for perceived slights. The term often appears in online discussions, self-help writing, and pop psychology sources rather than in formal psychology.
Etymology and usage history are informal. It derives from the everyday phrase quick to anger and has
In terms of behavior, quicktoanger denotes a pattern rather than a fixed trait. It is commonly discussed
Critics note that the term lacks a precise, evidence-based definition and can contribute to stigma or oversimplification
See also: anger management, temperament, emotion regulation, irritability.