Type-a
adjective, Psychology.
1.
of or relating to a pattern of behavior characterized by competitiveness, a sense of urgency, impatience, perfectionism, and assertiveness, and possibly associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
2.
of or relating to a person who exhibits Type A behavior.
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