headcase

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noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A mentally unbalanced, unpredictable person, especially one who displays aggressive behavior.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English case.

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case

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