What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
spitfire
Example
She's a real spitfire when she gets angry. [spitfire: noun]
Example
He has a bit of a spitfire personality, always speaking his mind. [spitfire: adjective]
hothead
Example
Don't be such a hothead, you'll regret it later. [hothead: noun]
Example
She made a hotheaded decision and now she's paying the price. [hotheaded: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hothead is more commonly used than spitfire in everyday language, especially when describing men. Spitfire is less common and may be seen as outdated or old-fashioned.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between spitfire and hothead?
Neither spitfire nor hothead are particularly formal words, but hothead may be seen as slightly more informal due to its negative connotation.
