Out of breath, gasping for air; breathing rapidly, or given to becoming short of breath. / (figuratively) Hasty, breathless; rushed. / Concise and to the point (opposite of long-winded).

(historical) One hundred and twenty (120).

(idiomatic) The personality trait of being quick to anger.

(idiomatic) The personality trait of being quick to anger.

(transitive) To interrupt or curtail before the planned end time. / (transitive) To cut someone short, to stop someone from finishing what they are saying.

To come to a sudden and unexpected stop, particularly while speaking or driving a vehicle. / Usually with of, to voluntarily cease an attempt to reach a certain point.

plural of short temper

plural of short fuse

Meagre rations.

Not having sufficient members of staff