Violent, passionate, fiery. in a pelting chafe: in a rage, in a violent temper. Obsolete.

Hasty in temper, easily provoked, irascible. Said also of the temper.

Of temper, disposition, etc.: easily roused; readily moved to anger or impatience.

Of a person's disposition, language, etc.: hot, fiery. Obsolete.

Inclined to sputter or burst out explosively; of a sputtering nature.