ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tearaway

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɛəɹəweɪ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tearaway is a noun meaning (informal, chiefly British, derogatory) An impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She opened her heart / To a tearaway (sheepskin tearaway) / Was covered with scars / And full of heroin

Word Forms

Synonyms for tearaway

Depending on context, synonyms include tearabout, impetuous, impulsive, hotheaded, madcap, brainish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hotheaded, brainish, madcap, impetuous, impulsive, incautious.

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