firecracker
noun
fire·crack·er
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌkra-kər 
: a usually paper cylinder containing an explosive and a fuse and set off to make a noise
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Her sentencing is scheduled for July 16 and firecracker Haddix was warned by U.S. District Judge Stephen Clark against making any more colorful remarks about the case in the interim.
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Carrington was a straight shooter — equal parts teddy bear and firecracker.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Hundreds of police used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse protesters, as the crowd hurled firecrackers and other objects.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Scottie Scheffler's menu, unveiled Wednesday, includes cheeseburger sliders, ravioli, meatballs, firecracker shrimp, chili and chocolate chip skillet cookies, among other dishes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Carrington was a straight shooter — equal parts teddy bear and firecracker.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Hundreds of police used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse protesters, as the crowd hurled firecrackers and other objects.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Scottie Scheffler's menu, unveiled Wednesday, includes cheeseburger sliders, ravioli, meatballs, firecracker shrimp, chili and chocolate chip skillet cookies, among other dishes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Firecracker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firecracker. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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firecracker
noun
fire·crack·er
-ˌkrak-ər
: a paper tube containing an explosive and set off to make a noise
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