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hast·y  audio  (hst) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
hast·i·er , hast·i·est
  1. Characterized by speed; rapid. See Synonyms at fast 1.
  2. Done or made too quickly to be accurate or wise; rash: a hasty decision. See Synonyms at impetuous.
  3. Easily angered; irritable.


OTHER FORMS:
hasti·ly (Adverb), hasti·ness (Noun)


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