spitfire
What is another word for spitfire? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Someone with a fiery, quick temper, especially a strong-willed woman or girl.
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Etymology
A compound of spit and fire, originally used for a fierce, hot-tempered person or thing before being adopted as the name of the WWII fighter plane.
Full origin of spitfire →Frequently asked questions
What does “spitfire” mean?
The word “spitfire” means someone with a fiery, quick temper, especially a strong-willed woman or girl. In plain terms, either a fiery-tempered person, or (capitalized) the famous British WWII fighter aircraft.
How do you use “spitfire” in a sentence?
Here is “spitfire” used in a sentence: “His grandmother was a spitfire well into her nineties.”
What part of speech is “spitfire”?
“Spitfire” is a noun.
How many meanings does “spitfire” have?
“Spitfire” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone with a fiery, quick temper, especially a strong-willed woman or girl.
