fire-breath·ing

fire-breath·ing
/ˈfajɚˌbriːðıŋ/ adj, always used before a noun
1 : able to produce a stream of fire from the mouth

a story about a fire-breathing dragon

2 : very angry and emotional in speech, manner, or behavior

a fire-breathing politician

a fire-breathing orator


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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