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Hothead (Noun)

Meaning 1

A belligerent grouch.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The gruff old man was known around town as a hothead, always yelling at kids to get off his lawn.
  • His short temper made him a hothead, prone to outbursts that often left those around him shaken.
  • After a few too many drinks, he turned into a hothead, picking fights with anyone who would engage him.
  • The hothead in the office was notorious for his explosive reactions to even the smallest setbacks.
  • As a hothead, he had a hard time keeping friends, since his constant anger and aggression drove people away.

Synonyms

  • Fire-eater

Hypernyms

  • Churl
  • Crosspatch
  • Crank
  • Grouch

Meaning 2

A reckless impetuous irresponsible person.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • His impulsive decisions often led people to view him as a hothead who acted without thinking.
  • The new employee was a hothead and made rash decisions that affected the whole team.
  • As a young athlete, he was known as a hothead on the field, always clashing with the referees.
  • She was often at odds with her hothead of a brother, who wouldn't listen to reason.
  • His behavior as a hothead often landed him in trouble and strained his relationships with his friends.

Synonyms

  • Harum-scarum
  • Lunatic
  • Swashbuckler
  • Madcap
  • Daredevil

Hypernyms

  • Venturer
  • Adventurer

Hyponyms

  • Tearaway
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