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the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
the act of directing bullets, shells, or other weapons at an enemy or target
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
feelings of great warmth and intensity
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
intense adverse criticism
a severe trial
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon
to make someone leave their job, position, etc., usually as punishment
to ignite or start a fire in something
to release or shoot a projectile from a gun or other weapon
to heat a clay object to become hardened, by putting it in a kiln
(of a weapon) to be discharged or to release a bullet when the trigger is pulled
to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination
to throw, launch, or direct something with force and speed
(of the fuel in an engine) to ignite, causing the engine to start running
to produce an electrical impulse or contraction in a nerve or muscle cell
to provide a furnace, engine, etc. with fuel to keep it operating
used as a command to commence an action, particularly in the context of shooting or initiating a weapon
What does "fire" mean in style and approval slang?
The term "fire" means something is extremely good, stylish, impressive, or high quality. The structure is a semantic shift from literal fire, used metaphorically to suggest intensity, energy, or excellence. It is informal slang widely used in fashion, music, food, and internet culture as strong approval or praise for something considered outstanding.
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