hothead
6 synonyms for hothead, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who loses their temper easily or is quick to pick a fight.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hothead
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a real hothead
act like a hothead
Etymology
From hot + head, echoing the old idea of anger as a "hot heart" — the same image survives in Old English hātheort, "hot-hearted, furious."
Full origin of hothead →Frequently asked questions
What does “hothead” mean?
The word “hothead” means someone who loses their temper easily or is quick to pick a fight. In plain terms, a person with a short fuse — quick to anger and quick to act rashly.
How do you use “hothead” in a sentence?
Here is “hothead” used in a sentence: “The coach benched the hothead after his third shouting match with the referee.”
What part of speech is “hothead”?
“Hothead” is a noun.
Where does the word “hothead” come from?
The word “hothead” comes from Old English. From hot + head, echoing the old idea of anger as a "hot heart" — the same image survives in Old English hātheort, "hot-hearted, furious.".
How many meanings does “hothead” have?
“Hothead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who loses their temper easily or is quick to pick a fight.
