hotblood

noun

hot·​blood ˈhät-ˌbləd 

1

: one that is hot-blooded

especially : one having strong passions or a quick temper

2

: a strong-willed, spirited horse (such as a Thoroughbred or Arabian horse) that is noted for its speed and agility

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

THEN: When tempers flared in early New Orleans and a simple apology just wasn't enough, hotbloods took to the field of honor to settle the dispute with swords or pistols. —NOLA.com, 28 July 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

hot blood

noun

: heat of passion