Definitions for spitfire

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spitfire spit·fire

Spelling: [spit-fahyuh r]

IPA: /ˈspɪtˌfaɪər/

Spitfire is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 263 anagrams from letters in spitfire (efiiprst).

Definitions for spitfire

noun

1. a person, especially a girl or woman, who is of fiery temper and easily provoked to outbursts.
2. (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

Examples for spitfire

The eldest, James, who was in the Navy, commanded the spitfire sloop-of-war.

It was the cataclysmic collision of spitfire upstart performer, brilliant pop song, and cheeky music video.

"I now understand why you go by the name of spitfire," Loring remarked.

At the next bench a tall mechanic was working with a part from a spitfire.

But you and your wife must get away from this island soon after the spitfire leaves.

The spitfire, Cracker, and Grinder were now coming into action.

spitfire was conquered, and from that day he and Sam were the best of friends.

Get ready to bid farewell to the spitfire Bobby Bottleservice and big booty player Ref Jeff.

Marjorie is a spitfire, and has only just left off mischief herself—if she has.

The ever active and indefatigable little spitfire joined the fleet.