hothead

Definition

One who becomes angry easily or goes in search of arguments or fights.

Etymology

From hot + head. Compare English hotbrain (“a hothead”); Middle English hot-heorte, hat-heorte (“anger”), Old English hātheort (“furious, angry, irascible, passionate, ardent”, literally “hot-heart”).

Example Sentences

• "The club was full of eager young hotheads who never seemed to be able to agree on anything."
• "Someone get this hothead out of here before he does some damage."

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