Definition of triggered

triggered

• To be visibly agitated and annoyed by something, often online, and lash out, often excessively or in an over-the-top manner.

  "You seem triggered, brah"

  "He gets triggered whenever someone says something positive about the president."

  Last edited on Feb 11 2023. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 11 2023.

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