hotbrain

A hotbrain rushes to finish the project before the deadline.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hot-tempered or impetuous person: "hotbrain" refers to an individual who is easily angered, acts hastily, or behaves recklessly without due consideration.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He's such a hotbrain — he always argues without thinking first. (A person who reacts angrily and impulsively.)
  • Don't be a hotbrain; take a moment to calm down before you speak. (An admonition to avoid rash behaviour.)

Advanced Usage

• "to have a hotbrain": to possess a naturally quick temper or tendency toward impulsive actions.
  • She has a hotbrain, so she often regrets her sudden outbursts. (She is prone to angry, impulsive reactions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hothead (n): a synonym for "hotbrain"; a person who is easily angered or excitable.

  • The coach called him a hothead after he yelled at the referee. (A person with a quick temper.)

• Hot-tempered (adj): having a tendency to become angry very quickly.

  • Her hot-tempered nature often leads to arguments. (Easily provoked to anger.)

Synonyms

• Hothead: a person who is rash or quick to anger.
• Impetuous person: someone who acts suddenly with little thought.
• Firebrand: a person who is passionate and often stirs up conflict.

Related Idioms

• "Blow a fuse": to lose one's temper suddenly.

  • When he heard the news, he blew a fuse like a true hotbrain. (He became extremely angry quickly.)

• "Fly off the handle": to become very angry without warning.

  • She flew off the handle, proving she was a real hotbrain. (She reacted with sudden rage.)