hothead
an impetuous or short-tempered person.
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How to use hothead in a sentence
We keep our distance from hotheads, implore people to be reasonable, and regret various flings, outbursts, and acts of thoughtlessness.
It’s Not Irrational to Party Like It’s 1999 - Issue 108: Change | Steven Pinker | November 17, 2021 | NautilusGutierrez — the hothead in the video, who has since been terminated — joined in.
Arrogance and entitlement are the diseases in American policing | Petula Dvorak | April 12, 2021 | Washington PostA hothead who believes life itself has betrayed him is liable to take even minor perceived disloyalty as treason.
But the view of Current executives is that Olbermann was a hard-to-control hothead.
He, along with his loyal, hothead sidekick, Jem (Jeremy Renner), are members of an elite group of criminals.
Assange, already known to be somewhat of a hothead, rebuked CNN and King for shameful “tabloid journalism.”
That would be Billy Poe, an ex-football star, 21, out of work, and a bit of a hothead.
"Sentimental old hothead," grumbled Brian, touched and pleased.
Kenny | Leona DalrympleA hothead like you will benefit by a period of quiet meditation.
Humphrey Bold | Herbert StrangAs he spoke he covered the wretched creature with a cloak, and placed a doubled gaberdine beneath hothead.
Sweet Mace | George Manville FennThe role of firebrand and hothead, drawing villainous knives on frightened boys, would not quite convince his present audience.
The Varmint | Owen JohnsonThese four men, however, stood in such awe of the young hothead that they neglected to fulfil their commission.
The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) | Bernal Diaz del Castillo
British Dictionary definitions for hothead
/ (ˈhɒtˌhɛd) /
an excitable or fiery person
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