spitfire

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa, especialmente uma mulher, muito emotiva, impetuosa e de temperamento explosivo.

A noun referring to a person, especially a girl or woman, who is highly emotional and quick-tempered.

1. Quick-tempered personB2informal

   A person, especially a girl or woman, who is easily angered and expresses emotions very quickly and forcefully.

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   • She's a real spitfire; she argued with the manager for an hour.
   • The little girl was a spitfire, always getting into arguments.
   • He married a spitfire who keeps him on his toes.

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