Also means
quick to flare up
Usage Note
Aufbrausend describes someone who loses their temper quickly and intensely, like a liquid boiling over. It implies the reaction is disproportionate; combine with aber schnell wieder ruhig to indicate the anger passes fast.
Examples
"Er ist aufbrausend, aber sein Ärger verraucht genauso schnell."
Natural Translation
He is hot-tempered, but his anger dissipates just as quickly.
Literal Translation
He is hot-tempered, but his anger evaporates just as fast.
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