What is the meaning of irascible?

Quickly aroused to anger.
- usage: "a hotheaded commander"
- synonyms: choleric, hotheaded, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, short-tempered
Characterized by anger.
- usage: "a choleric outburst"; "an irascible response"
- synonyms: choleric

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