fire-breathing


fire–breath·ing

adj \-ˌbrē-thiŋ\

Definition of FIRE-BREATHING

: intimidatingly or violently aggressive in speech and manner <a fire–breathing orator>
fire–breath·er \-thər\ noun

First Known Use of FIRE-BREATHING

1933

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