firebug
noun
fire·bug
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Definition of firebug
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Examples of firebug in a Sentence
after the second suspicious fire, police set a trap for the firebug
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Some, like the radiantly red firebug, mutate aesthetically, their normally symmetrical designs warped and fractured. — National Geographic, "Chernobyl's Mutated Species May Help Protect Astronauts," 30 Apr. 2018 There’s also a young son who is a firebug — and a cliche. — Mark Kennedy, idahostatesman, "Woody Allen goes in circles with dark ‘Wonder Wheel’," 14 Dec. 2017 The measured pace and minimalism isn’t for everyone, but the firebug’s escalating, evolving motivations keep the film engaging. — Seattle Times Staff, The Seattle Times, "SIFF 2017: Highlights of the film festival’s second week," 25 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'firebug.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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firebug
noun
English Language Learners Definition of firebug
US, informal
: a person who starts destructive fires
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