Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hotspur
noun
/ˈhɒt.spɜːr/
Definition
A person who is impatient or easily provoked to action.
Examples
- She was known as a hotspur in the debate, always ready to jump into discussions with passion.
- The young athlete was a hotspur, eager to prove himself on the field.
Meaning
The term hotspur refers to a person who is fiery, quick to anger, and often has a bold or impetuous nature.
Synonyms
- impetuous
- fiery
- eager
- hothead
