spitfire
/ˈspɪtˌfaɪər/
noun
- A person, especially a woman or girl, who has a strong, fiery temper and is not afraid to speak her mind.
- My grandmother was a spitfire who stood up to the town council when they tried to close the library.
- In the movie, the heroine is a spitfire who never backs down from a fight.
- The little girl was a real spitfire, arguing with anyone who told her what to do.
- A British fighter plane used during World War II, known for its speed and maneuverability.
- A restored Spitfire flew over the airfield during the memorial ceremony.
- My grandfather was a pilot who flew Spitfires in the war.
- The Spitfire played a key role in the Battle of Britain.