Hot-headed, irascible (5-8)

I believe the answer is:

short-tempered

(Other definitions for short-tempered that I've seen before include "Irascible" , "Quick to anger" , "Easily moved to anger" , "Easily riled" , "Impatient" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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