in pinball, a ball that leaves play without scoring any points US, 1977.
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a tracer bullet US, 1962.
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a short but intense use of artillery in the Vietnam war US, 1991
ball of fire
An ambitious and enthusiastic person. I always knew that Lauren would grow up to be successful—she was a real ball of fire as a kid.
ball of fire
and fireball
an energetic and ambitious person; a go-getter. That guy is a real ball of fire when it comes to sales.I don't want to hire some young fireball. I need wisdom and thoughtfulness.
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]
ball of fire
and fireball
n. an energetic and ambitious person; a go-getter. That guy is a real ball of fire when it comes to sales. Wilfred ain’t no fireball, but he gets his stuff in on time.