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spitfire

[ spit-fahyuhr ]

noun

  1. a person, especially a girl or woman, who is of fiery temper and easily provoked to outbursts.
  2. (initial capital letter) a British fighter plane with a single in-line engine used by the R.A.F. throughout World War II.


spitfire

/ ˈspɪtˌfaɪə /

noun

  1. a person given to outbursts of spiteful temper and anger, esp a woman or girl


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Word History and Origins

Origin of spitfire1

First recorded in 1590–1600; spit 1 + fire

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Example Sentences

Get ready to bid farewell to the spitfire Bobby Bottleservice and big booty player Ref Jeff.

She was a sassy spitfire from Bosnia, just a few months shy of turning 18.

It was the cataclysmic collision of spitfire upstart performer, brilliant pop song, and cheeky music video.

The idea of Australian comedy spitfire Rebel Wilson creating and starring in her own show was a dream.

World War II produced three outstanding fighters: the German Messerschmitt 109, the British Spitfire, and the American Mustang.

You know a lot of us took charge of the Spitfire, and set the captain and first-mate adrift, off Valparaiso.

I suppose she will tackle that little spitfire of a dog which I inflicted on them.

I am not so sure that my pretty spitfire would not rather have it than any ring I could give her.

Commodore Perry hoisted his flag on the "Spitfire" and led the way up the river with the boats of the squadron in tow.

"Why, you audacious little spitfire," the old man begins to splutter, but Vane Charteris interrupts him gravely.

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