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triggered
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angry or upset, often in reaction to something annoying or offensive
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Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most triggered
Comparative
more triggered
gradable
What does "triggered" mean in emotional slang?
The term "triggered" means becoming suddenly angry, upset, or emotionally reactive, often in response to something perceived as annoying, offensive, or distressing. The structure is derived from psychology, where a "trigger" is a stimulus that provokes a reaction, extended in slang to describe strong emotional responses in everyday situations. It is informal internet slang commonly used to describe someone reacting intensely or defensively to a statement or event.
Examples
She got really triggered when someone criticized her presentation.
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