tearaway
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of tearaway
First recorded in 1825–35; adj., noun use of verb phrase tear away
Example Sentences
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In a best-case scenario, they will be supported by Atkinson, Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue, possibly with space for a tearaway bolter.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2025
“Today is / 23 / Thursday / April” reads a tearaway calendar on the wall.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2022
It involved finding a stunt double for himself via Backstage Casting and making a tearaway suit jacket by hand.
From The Verge ● Oct. 3, 2018
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, though both within the United Arab Emirates, differ, the former favouring tearaway private enterprise, the latter more stately public investments.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 21, 2018
“Duterte Harry” portrays him as the tearaway son of the governor of the province of Davao, whose upbringing was unusual but privileged.
From Economist ● Jun. 21, 2018
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