tearaway

See also: tear away

English

Etymology

tear +‎ away

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈtɛəɹəweɪ/

Noun

tearaway (plural tearaways)

(informal, chiefly Britain, derogatory) An impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead.

Synonyms

tearabout

Translations

impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead

Ido: pueracho (io)

Spanish: alborotador (es) m, elemento m (Spain)

See also

tear away

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