Fiery
Fiery adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.
Usage example: since the governor was known for his fiery temper, naturally his aides always shielded him from bad news
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Fiery Redhead: Bobby Flay can be quite prickly as a judge, although most people agree that it's just because he has high standards and cares about seeing the contestants create a quality product.
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