spitfire

[ spit-fahyuh r ]
/ ˈspɪtˌfaɪər /

noun

a person, especially a girl or woman, who is of fiery temper and easily provoked to outbursts.
(initial capital letter) a British fighter plane with a single in-line engine used by the R.A.F. throughout World War II.

Origin of spitfire

First recorded in 1590–1600; spit1 + fire

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British Dictionary definitions for spitfire

spitfire
/ (ˈspɪtˌfaɪə) /

noun

a person given to outbursts of spiteful temper and anger, esp a woman or girl