as in tiger
an aggressive and fiercely determined person
if you want to make it in Hollywood, you'll need a fire-eater for an agent
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tiger
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Wildcat manufactures its lion, tiger and bear-looking outerwear at a factory in China.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026 -
However, the Think Like a Man actress’s version had a few key differences, thanks to a midriff-baring stomach cutout, as well as an orange tiger print top and a tan cheetah print skirt in contrast toKaavia’s bright blue tiger print bodice and light turquoise cheetah print skirt.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Fire-eater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire-eater. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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