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In some senses, hothead is marked as derogatory. Watch for register when choosing this word.
hothead
noun 2
Collocations
4ADJ.
huge, real, short
VERB + HOTHEAD
get
PREP.
out
ADV.
always, such
Definitions
noun
1
One who becomes angry easily or goes in search of arguments or fights.
The club was full of eager young hotheads who never seemed to be able to agree on anything.
2
One who reacts quickly and without thinking carefully first.
Someone get this hothead out of here before he does some damage.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
noun — a belligerent grouch
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The club was full of eager young hotheads who never seemed to be able to agree on anything.
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Someone get this hothead out of here before he does some damage.
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Don't be such a hothead. A short temper will cost you.
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Tom is a real hothead.
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She's always been a hothead.
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Stefan started to develop some beef with his dad who was a huge hothead.
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