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Mark can headbutt an opponent without a second thought but cannot easily communicate his needs to his spitfire girlfriend Dawn (Emily Blunt) for fear of hurting her feelings.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The guitars and drums chugged along in tandem, as each band member casually wandered across the surprisingly detailed set, which included rocky levels, spitfire lasers, and even a fully functional waterfall.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, Cami’s got a few friends aiding her on her healing journey, including Tommy’s spitfire wife Angela (Ali Larter).
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2025
On his way out of the country club, Devon runs into Anita and Vernon's daughter Dani (Karla Mosley), the spitfire powerhouse of the Dupree family.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The guitars and drums chugged along in tandem, as each band member casually wandered across the surprisingly detailed set, which included rocky levels, spitfire lasers, and even a fully functional waterfall.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, Cami’s got a few friends aiding her on her healing journey, including Tommy’s spitfire wife Angela (Ali Larter).
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2025
On his way out of the country club, Devon runs into Anita and Vernon's daughter Dani (Karla Mosley), the spitfire powerhouse of the Dupree family.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Spitfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spitfire. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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spitfire
noun
spit·fire
ˈspit-ˌfī(ə)r 
: an easily angered or highly emotional person
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