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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This tiger red balayage on a brunette base is as cheerful as a sunny day.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026 -
The bold colorway is topped with a graphic package that includes the quarterback’s foundation logo on the hood, his jersey number on the side, and tiger strips on the rear windows.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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“Fire-eater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire-eater. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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