noun

firecracker

firecracker, banger, live wire

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.

((a)) firecracker a type of firework He lit a firecracker.

((a)) firecracker a lively person My aunt is a real firecracker.

Synonyms (firework): banger, petard; Synonyms (person): live wire, dynamo, spitfire

From 'fire' + 'cracker' (something that makes a cracking sound).

Picture a firecracker exploding with a loud 'crack!' and a burst of energy, just like the personality type it describes.

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