hotheaded vs tearaway what difference
what is difference between hotheaded and tearaway
English
Alternative forms
- hot-headed
Etymology
hot + headed
Adjective
hotheaded (comparative more hotheaded, superlative most hotheaded)
- Pertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness; (of a person) easily excited or angered.
- “Listen. You’re like all boys—hot-headed an’ hasty. Let me talk a little,” resumed Anderson.
Synonyms
- fiery, hasty, hot-tempered, impetuous, rash, vehement, violent
Antonyms
- calm, composed, level-headed
Derived terms
- hotheadedly
- hotheadedness
Translations
English
Etymology
tear + away
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈtɛəɹəweɪ/
Noun
tearaway (plural tearaways)
- (informal, chiefly Britain, derogatory) An impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead.
- 2009, Peter Doherty, Grace/Wastelands, “Sheepskin Tearaway”
- She opened her heart / To a tearaway (sheepskin tearaway) / Was covered with scars / And full of heroin
- 2009, Peter Doherty, Grace/Wastelands, “Sheepskin Tearaway”
Synonyms
- tearabout
Translations
See also
- tear away
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