hot-headed
Britishadjective
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Meanwhile, the dairy farmers’ hot-headed, party-hearty offspring seem like the animals in need of taming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025
In 1972, he found himself back in a prisoner of war camp as the hot-headed Flight Lieutenant Simon Carter in BBC drama Colditz.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2023
“As a captain, I have to be better. I was hot-headed at the moment and I’ve just got to make better decisions.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2022
The years have not calmed Maverick from his impulsive, hot-headed style.
From Washington Times ● May 12, 2022
It had a dynamic and strangely hot-headed young Henry wanting to rush out and buy a used single-engine airplane against the advice of his parents.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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