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hothead

American  
[hot-hed] / ˈhɒtˌhɛd /

noun

  1. an impetuous or short-tempered person.

hothead British  
/ ˈhɒtˌhɛd /

noun

  1. an excitable or fiery person

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Etymology

Origin of hothead

First recorded in 1650–60; hot + head

Example Sentences

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"If they do not come back, these hotheads, how are we to survive? What will happen if the Zebak invade once more? Or if some other dreadful danger threatens?"

From Literature

Meanwhile, the squad is composed of misfits, hotheads, third-year “seniors” and even a narcoleptic tumbler with a solid split.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet the "hothead" in the headlines is now a head coach described as "Mr Calm".

From BBC

"Please don't let young 'hotheads' undermine our cause," said one user.

From BBC

"Without the proper deterrent, you're not going to persuade, cajole or plead to hotheads to stop."

From BBC

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