Associations to the word «Hothead»

Wiktionary

HOTHEAD, noun. (pejorative) One who angers easily or goes in search of arguments or fights.
HOTHEAD, noun. One who reacts quickly and without thinking carefully first

Dictionary definition

HOTHEAD, noun. A belligerent grouch.
HOTHEAD, noun. A reckless impetuous irresponsible person.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats