pik1 lik1 fo2霹靂火霹雳火
Jyutpingpik1 lik1 fo2
Yalepīk līk fó
Definition
A thunderbolt or a sudden, devastating fire; also used to describe a person with a fiery, explosive temper.
- a thunderbolt
- a sudden, devastating fire
- figurativean extremely hot-tempered person
colloquialdescriptionsemotion
How it's used
Originally referring to a thunderbolt or explosive fire, this term is now frequently used metaphorically to describe someone with a volatile or explosive temper. It captures the image of a person who flares up instantly and intensely, much like the comic book character. It is a vivid way to characterize someone who is prone to sudden outbursts of anger.
Examples
When he loses his temper, he is like a human torch.
Why are you so impatient, as if you have the Human Torch inside you?
Related words
Common phrases
to be possessed by a fiery temper
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