Spitfire
noun
A person who is full of energy, has a spicy spirit and is not afraid to speak their mind.
She is a real spitfire, never afraid to share her opinions.
Often appears as...
- real spitfire
- fiery spitfire
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Colloquial
noun
A type of British fighter aircraft used in World War II.
The Spitfire was a key aircraft in the Battle of Britain.
Often appears as...
- supermarine spitfire
- spitfire aircraft
noun
A person who is full of energy, has a spicy spirit and is not afraid to speak their mind.
She is a real spitfire, never afraid to share her opinions.
Often appears as...
- real spitfire
- fiery spitfire
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A type of British fighter aircraft used in World War II.
The Spitfire was a key aircraft in the Battle of Britain.
Often appears as...
- supermarine spitfire
- spitfire aircraft
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Spicy spirit
Spitfire implies a passionate, sometimes aggressive nature.
When challenged, her spitfire response surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender neutral
Although often used for women, spitfire can describe any gender.
Even as a child, he was a spitfire, defending his beliefs.
Pro Tip 3/3Often admirable
Being a spitfire is generally seen as a positive trait.
Her spitfire personality made her a successful saleswoman.
Pro Tip 1/3Spicy spirit
Spitfire implies a passionate, sometimes aggressive nature.
When challenged, her spitfire response surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender neutral
Although often used for women, spitfire can describe any gender.
Even as a child, he was a spitfire, defending his beliefs.
Pro Tip 3/3Often admirable
Being a spitfire is generally seen as a positive trait.
Her spitfire personality made her a successful saleswoman.
Pro Tip 1/3Spicy spirit
Spitfire implies a passionate, sometimes aggressive nature.
When challenged, her spitfire response surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender neutral
Although often used for women, spitfire can describe any gender.
Even as a child, he was a spitfire, defending his beliefs.
Pro Tip 3/3Often admirable
Being a spitfire is generally seen as a positive trait.
Her spitfire personality made her a successful saleswoman.
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himself English and Spanish the second world war broke out he was repositioned to South Africa and indeed he forged his father's signature at 15 and was a Spitfire pilot in North Africa I grew up
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National Geographic...
himself English and Spanish the second world war broke out he was repositioned to South Africa and indeed he forged his father's signature at 15 and was a Spitfire pilot in North Africa I grew up
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Quote examples
Amy Adams
American Actress
When I died my hair red the first time, I felt as if it was what nature intended. I have been accused of being a bit of a spitfire, so in that way, I absolutely live up to the stereotype. The red hair suits my personality. I was a terrible blonde!
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Gary Cherone
American Musician
Spitfire asked me if I had a problem talking about Van Halen or Extreme. I really don't. There are people who are just going to want to know what it was like to play with Eddie.
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Amy Adams
American Actress
When I died my hair red the first time, I felt as if it was what nature intended. I have been accused of being a bit of a spitfire, so in that way, I absolutely live up to the stereotype. The red hair suits my personality. I was a terrible blonde!
Quote examples
Gary Cherone
American Musician
Spitfire asked me if I had a problem talking about Van Halen or Extreme. I really don't. There are people who are just going to want to know what it was like to play with Eddie.
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