spit fire

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Synonyms: spitfire, spit-fire, set fire, pin fire

Antonyms: spitfire, spit-fire, set fire, pin fire

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|slang|idiomatic|intransitive}} To be [[extremely]] [[angry]].
2. {{lb|en|slang|idiomatic|intransitive}} Of the [[eye]]s, to [[flash]] and reveal [[strong]] [[emotion]].
3. {{lb|en|slang|idiomatic|intransitive}} To [[speak]] with [[vehemence]].
4. {{lb|en|slang|idiomatic|intransitive}} To [[perform]] with [[skill]] and [[energy]], especially when reciting [[poetry]] or [[rap]]ping.
5. {{&lit|en|spit|fire}}

Noun

1. {{nonstandard form of|en|spitfire}}.
2. A cooking [[fire]] with a [[spit]] over it.

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