Spit-fire

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of spitfire. alt-of, alternative

    "He was a spit-fire! The typical little boy just on the verge of spilling out the dozens of words he'd accumulated, a cascade of sounds as he chattered from dawn to dusk."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of spit fire. alt-of, alternative

    "Also the use of spit-fires for barbecueing meats in view of the customer serves a dual purpose of attracting customers as well as cooking."

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"He was a spit-fire! The typical little boy just on the verge of spilling out the dozens of words he'd accumulated, a cascade of sounds as he chattered from dawn to dusk."

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