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English
Etymology
From tear + away.
Pronunciation
Noun
tearaway (plural tearaways)
- (informal, chiefly British, derogatory) An impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead.
2009, Peter Doherty, “Sheepskin Tearaway”, in Grace/Wastelands:She opened her heart / To a tearaway (sheepskin tearaway) / Was covered with scars / And full of heroin
Synonyms
Translations
impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead
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