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

Word History and Origins

Origin of spitfire¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; spit ¹ + fire

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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