Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is careless, reckless, or impulsive.

“She was a bit of a mattel with her new sports car.”

2. noun

A person who plays a sport or engages in an activity in an uncontrolled or reckless manner.

“He’s a mattel on the soccer field, always rushing the goal.”

3. proper noun

A reference to Mattel, Inc., an American multinational consumer goods company.

“Mattel is known for producing popular toys like Barbie dolls.”