What is the meaning of tearaway?

noun

  • A reckless and impetuous person.

adjective

  • Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation."a hotheaded decision"; "liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers"; "an impetuous display of spending and gambling"; "madcap escapades"; (`brainish' is archaic)
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