noun
Meaning 1
Nonstandard form of spitfire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, nonstandard
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Phrase guide
spit fire
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noun
Meaning 2
A cooking fire with a spit over it.
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verb
Meaning 3
To be extremely angry.
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Usage: idiomatic, intransitive, slang
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verb
Meaning 4
Of the eyes, to flash and reveal strong emotion.
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Usage: idiomatic, intransitive, slang
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verb
Meaning 5
To speak with vehemence.
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Usage: idiomatic, intransitive, slang
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verb
Meaning 6
To perform with skill and energy, especially when reciting poetry or rapping.
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Usage: idiomatic, intransitive, slang
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verb
Meaning 7
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spit, fire.
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History
Etymology
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