spitfire
IPA: spˈɪtfˈaɪɝ
noun
- A cannon.
- A person with a fiery temper, someone easily provoked to anger, especially a woman or girl.
- (historical) A single-seat fighter used by the RAF and allies during World War II, especially during the Battle of Britain.
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Examples of "spitfire" in Sentences
- She had a reputation for being a spitfire, always quick to speak her mind and never backing down from a challenge
- The old man reminisced about his days as a young spitfire, tearing through the streets on his motorcycle
- The singer's fiery performance on stage earned her the nickname "the spitfire songstress
- Despite her small stature, she had a spitfire personality that commanded attention wherever she went
- The coach admired the player's spitfire attitude on the field, always pushing herself and her teammates to do their best
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