firecracker
Translation
firecracker, banger, live wire
Examples
They set off firecrackers on the Fourth of July.
They set off firecrackers on the Fourth of July.
She's a real firecracker, full of energy.
She's a real firecracker, full of energy.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) firecracker a type of firework He lit a firecracker.
((a)) firecracker a lively person My aunt is a real firecracker.
Similar Words
Synonyms (firework): banger, petard; Synonyms (person): live wire, dynamo, spitfire
Etymology
From 'fire' + 'cracker' (something that makes a cracking sound).
Memory Tips
Picture a firecracker exploding with a loud 'crack!' and a burst of energy, just like the personality type it describes.