English Explanatory Dictionary

tearaway

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛəɹəweɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tearaway.wav

Word forms

tearaway tearaways

Etymology

From tear + away.

Synonyms

tearabout

Related words

tear away
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