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all–fired
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all–fired
(adjective)
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all–fired
/
ˈ
ɑːlˌfajɚd/
adjective
all–fired
/
ˈ
ɑːlˌfajɚd/
adjective
Learner's definition of ALL–FIRED
always used before a noun
US, informal + somewhat old-fashioned
:
extreme or excessive
Why are you in such an
all-fired
hurry?
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— all–fired
adverb
I don't know why you're being so
all-fired
stubborn!
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