Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hothead
noun
/ˈhätˌhed/
Definition
A person who acts quickly and impulsively, often losing their temper or showing rashness.
Examples
- His tendency to argue at the slightest provocation made him known as a hothead among his friends.
- Many regarded her as a hothead due to her quick temper during meetings.
Meaning
Someone who is easily provoked and tends to react in anger without thinking.
Synonyms
- fiery
- irritable
- short-tempered
- impulsive
