Hothead: meaning, definitions and examples

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hothead

 

[ ˈhɒtˌhɛd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personality trait

A hothead is someone who is easily angered or who has a quick temper. They may react impulsively and aggressively in situations of conflict or stress.

Synonyms

firebrand, hotheaded person, hotspur

Examples of usage

  • He's such a hothead, always getting into arguments over the smallest things.
  • Try not to provoke him, he's a real hothead and can lose his temper quickly.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A hothead can also refer to someone who is impulsive or reckless in their actions, often without thinking about the consequences.

Synonyms

impulsive person, reckless individual

Examples of usage

  • Don't be such a hothead and think before you act.
  • His hotheadedness often gets him into trouble.

Translations

Translations of the word "hothead" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cabeça quente

🇮🇳 गर्म दिमाग

🇩🇪 Hitzkopf

🇮🇩 kepala panas

🇺🇦 гарячий голова

🇵🇱 gorąca głowa

🇯🇵 短気な人 (たんきなひと)

🇫🇷 tête brûlée

🇪🇸 cabeza caliente

🇹🇷 sıcak kafa

🇰🇷 성급한 사람

🇸🇦 رأس حار

🇨🇿 horká hlava

🇸🇰 horúca hlava

🇨🇳 火爆脾气 (huǒbào píqì)

🇸🇮 vroča glava

🇮🇸 heitt höfuð

🇰🇿 қызуқанды

🇬🇪 ცხელი თავი

🇦🇿 isti baş

🇲🇽 cabeza caliente

Etymology

The term 'hothead' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'hot' (in the sense of quick to anger) and 'head' (referring to the mind or temperament). It has been used to describe individuals with fiery temperaments or impulsive behaviors.

See also: beheader, head, headache, headband, headbands, header, headgear, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, overhead.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,729, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.