Hothead
(noun)
A person who is easily angered or has a quick temper.
Origin:
The word hothead is thought to be from the late 16th century, it originates from the phrase "hot-headed" which means impulsive, easily angered, or having a quick temper. it is a combination of the adjective "hot" which refers to being easily excited or angered and the noun "head" which refers to the mind or the seat of emotions.
Examples:
- He is a hothead and always gets into arguments.
- She is a hothead and she can't control her temper.
- He has a reputation as a hothead and people avoid him.
- I try not to be a hothead but sometimes I can't help it.
- He is a hothead, and he is always getting into fights.