spitfire

noun

spit·​fire ˈspit-ˌfī(-ə)r 

: a quick-tempered or highly emotional person

Examples of spitfire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More than two decades ago, Lambert, 42, began her run as one of the genre’s only female superstars of the modern era, a tough-talking spitfire with a keen ability to write bracingly detailed songs about the seamier sides of life. — Katie McCurdy, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

However, he was inspired by one particular episode — Mann’s return to Germany in 1949 with his spitfire and worldly daughter Erika (played by Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller). — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 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

Nailing the quick-witted, spitfire dialogue, all three leads demand attention with an electric chemistry and camaraderie. — James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spitfire

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• dryer
• eyer
• flier
• flyer
• friar

Kids Definition

spitfire

noun

spit·​fire ˈspit-ˌfī(ə)r 

: an easily angered or highly emotional person