tear away

(noun) a reckless and impetuous person. Synonyms: tearaway.

(verb) rip off violently and forcefully. Synonyms: tear away, tear off. Example: "The passing bus tore off her side mirror."

(adj) characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation. Synonyms: hotheaded, impulsive, impetuous, madcap, tearaway(prenominal), brainish. Examples: "A hotheaded decision." "Liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers." "An impetuous display of spending and gambling." "Madcap escapades"; (`brainish' is archaic)."