spitfire

noun

spit·​fire ˈspit-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce spitfire (audio)
: a quick-tempered or highly emotional person

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Mann’s wife was also on the trip, but the director cut her out in favor of spotlighting Erika who was the more intriguing character, a spitfire actress and scribe. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2026 But Harris is confident enough in the spitfire material she’s chosen to approach those stakes head-on, skillfully managing her film’s unique tone even as the ultraviolence continues. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026 Along with joining forces on a new television series, the blonde spitfires are also teaming up to help launch RoC’s Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Rich Cream alongside fellow RHONY alum Bethenny Frankel. Lindsey Metrus, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026 The combustible mix of sensual spitfire and mama-bear ferocity has made Angela a controversial presence on the show. Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spitfire

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First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spitfire was in 1656

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“Spitfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spitfire. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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spitfire

noun
spit·​fire ˈspit-ˌfī(ə)r How to pronounce spitfire (audio)
: an easily angered or highly emotional person

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