tearaway

[ tair-uh-wey ]

/ ˈtɛər əˌweɪ /

designed to be easily separated or opened by tearing: a box with a tearaway seal.

British. a wild, reckless person.

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Question 1 of 10

orchard

First recorded in 1825–35; adj., noun use of verb phrase tear away

The bad luck for McCain is that by now the electorate can see that Obama is anything but a tearaway.
John the Plumber v. Barry the Crooner|Tina Brown|October 16, 2008|DAILY BEAST
"Tearaway will make a hack of him before the winning post is reached," said Fred.
Fast as the Wind|Nat Gould
I say, Fred, I've backed 'Tearaway,' would you have me hedge off?
Kate Vernon, Vol. 1 (of 3)|Mrs. Alexander
How could Tearaway be expected to beat him at a difference of only seven pounds?
Fast as the Wind|Nat Gould

Ripon held the lead, Bronze next, Harriet and Tearaway level.
Fast as the Wind|Nat Gould
Ripon was going well, but could not keep the pace with Tearaway.
Fast as the Wind|Nat Gould