triggered

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having a trigger that reacts to some specific condition.

Adjective

Examples

a motion-triggered alarm

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Angered; agitated.

Adjective

Examples

Mika: Willie, the Meatball is getting to him. He's obsessed with the Meatball. Although he won't stick with that name. Willie: No, he likes DeSanctimonious. I don't know. It's a mistake, I think. He's got better. Mika: Triggered.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “triggered” mean?

Having a trigger that reacts to some specific condition.

Is “triggered” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.