The type to take things badly (5)
I believe the answer is:
thief
'the type' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for thief that I've seen before include "One who is fourth in line after a rich man" , "Afternoon break" , "Larcenist" , "Person who steals things" , "Aus. or Scots city" .)