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The type to take things badly (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

thief

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'the type' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for thief that I've seen before include "One who is fourth in line after a rich man" , "Afternoon break" , "Larcenist" , "Person who steals things" , "Aus. or Scots city" .)

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