Hothead: meaning, definitions and examples
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hothead
[ ˈhɒtˌhɛd ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.