ETYM Latin cholericus, Greek: cf. French cholérique.
1. Characterized by anger; SYN. irascible.
2. Easily moved to anger.
3. Quickly aroused to anger; SYN. irascible, hotheaded, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, short, short-tempered.
angry · hot-tempered · hotheaded · ill-natured · irascible · passionate · quick-tempered · short-tempered