Pronounced: PRIH-dee-uhn, adj
Notes: This word is seldom used, which is a shame as it’s a useful word
Yesterday’s word
The word spitfire refers to “someone high-spirited, quick-tempered, and outspoken”
Background / Comments
This word came from the combination of spit and fire.
First usage
This word showed up in the early 1600s
Rejected word
I decided against zero-sum, because I know what it refers to: note that this word is often misapplied; true zero-sum instances are rare.
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