hothead
noun
an impetuous or short-tempered person.
hotheads
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pluralof hothead.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It is designed to weed out the insecure and trigger-happy, the reckless hotheads with something to prove.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
"There are many of us on both sides trying to calm down all those hotheads from both camps who enjoy spreading irresponsible claims, lots of 'fake news' and plenty of insults," Daouda said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
"Without the proper deterrent, you're not going to persuade, cajole or plead to hotheads to stop."
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2024
“Should hotheads in the navy act in the belief they will automatically receive support from the other services, they could find themselves isolated,” the CIA briefer told Nixon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
“I fear for you two hotheads, mixing yourselves up with dangerous business. What if these men catch you spying on them? It would go hard with you.”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
