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fire–breathing
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fire–breathing
(adjective)
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fire–breathing
/
ˈ
fajɚˌbriːðɪŋ/
adjective
fire–breathing
/
ˈ
fajɚˌbriːðɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of FIRE–BREATHING
always used before a noun
1
:
able to produce a stream of fire from the mouth
a story about a
fire-breathing
dragon
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very angry and emotional in speech, manner, or behavior
a
fire-breathing
politician
a
fire-breathing
orator
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