fire-eater

noun

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌē-tər How to pronounce fire-eater (audio)
Definition of fire-eaternext
as in tiger
an aggressive and fiercely determined person if you want to make it in Hollywood, you'll need a fire-eater for an agent

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tiger
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  • Tucked inside a green oasis in the middle of the capital, Santo Domingo, are crocodiles, flamingos, and even tigers that officials have confiscated from people accused of illegally keeping them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Animal print as a whole has remained popular in the footwear space, with everything from cowhide to tiger print appearing on shoes from designers including like Alaïa, Amina Muaddi and more.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of tiger
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