firebug

fire·bug

noun \-ˌbəg\

Definition of FIREBUG

: incendiary, pyromaniac

Examples of FIREBUG

1. <after the second suspicious fire, police set a trap for the firebug>

First Known Use of FIREBUG

1872

Related to FIREBUG

Synonyms: arsonist, incendiary, torch

Related Words: pyromaniac; flamer, igniter (also ignitor), immolator, inflamer, kindler

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Rhymes with FIREBUG

bear hug, bedbug, billbug, debug, earplug, fireplug, goldbug, humbug, june bug, lovebug, prayer rug, sea slug, smart drug, spark plug, stinkbug, throw rug, unplug, wall plug