Type A
adjective Psychology.
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.
of or relating to a person who exhibits Type A behavior.
Example sentences from the Web for type a
So we end up with professional politicians, type-A go-getters, and electoral dynasties.
Is It Time to Take a Chance on Random Representatives? |Michael Schulson |November 8, 2014 |DAILY BEASTShe happily takes these type-A impulses and directs them toward a clear plan of action.