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Meaning of FIRE-EATER

Pronunciation:  'fIr`eetur

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a performer who pretends to swallow fire
  2. [n]  a belligerent grouch
  3. [n]  a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires
 
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 Synonyms: fire fighter, firefighter, fireman, fire-swallower, hothead
 
 See Also: churl, crank, crosspatch, defender, fire chief, fire department, fire marshal, grouch, grump, guardian, performer, performing artist, protector, shielder

 

 

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