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noun

a dynamic person capable of or displaying rapid and highly effective thought, action, etc.: The new manager turned out to be a ball of fire.

Words related to ball of fire

productive, energetic, diligent, conscientious, great, dominant, impressive, influential, persuasive, dynamic, compelling, robust, vigorous, useful, strong, steadfast, indefatigable, resolute, enthusiastic, unflagging

Words nearby ball of fire

ball hockey, ball ice, ball joint, ball lightning, ball mill, ball of fire, ball of foot, ball of wax, ball race, ball tearer, ball thrombus

Origin of ball of fire

First recorded in 1815–25
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British Dictionary definitions for ball of fire

ball of fire

noun

informal a very lively person
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with ball of fire

ball of fire

A dynamic, energetic, and successful individual, as in I hope Pat joins us; she's a real ball of fire. [Slang; early 1800s]

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