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Fireball
01
the luminous center of a nuclear explosion
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
fireballs
02
a ball of fire (such as the sun or a ball-shaped discharge of lightning)
03
a highly energetic and indefatigable person
04
an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding)
05
a cinnamon-flavored whiskey, often consumed as a shot
Slang
What does "Fireball" mean in alcohol slang?
The term "Fireball" refers to Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, a flavored whiskey known for its strong cinnamon taste and commonly consumed as a shot. The structure is a brand name that has become slang in casual speech to refer to the drink itself. It is widely used in bar and social contexts to describe this specific alcoholic beverage.
Examples
He took a Fireball shot at the party.
Lexical Tree
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