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hotheaded

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[hot-hed-id] / ˈhɒtˈhɛd ɪd /

adjective

  1. hot or fiery in spirit or temper; impetuous; rash.

    Hotheaded people shouldn't drive cars.

  2. easily angered; quick to take offense.

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Etymology

Origin of hotheaded

First recorded in 1635–45; hot + head + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Hotheaded celebrities have also found themselves in the classes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hotheaded, trumpet-voiced Rexist Leon Degrelle, leader of Belgium's Catholic-Irascist Party, decided last week that he wants to be a member of Belgium's Parliament.

From Time Magazine Archive

Results: > Hotheaded citizens showered a barrage of telephone calls on bewildered desk sergeants.

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