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Spitfire

usgb/ˈspɪtfaɪər/Volume
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Spicy spirit

Spitfire implies a passionate, sometimes aggressive nature.

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When challenged, her spitfire response surprised everyone.
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Gender neutral

Although often used for women, spitfire can describe any gender.

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Even as a child, he was a spitfire, defending his beliefs.
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Often admirable

Being a spitfire is generally seen as a positive trait.

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Her spitfire personality made her a successful saleswoman.
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