Spitfire (noun)

1. A person, especially a woman, who is quick-tempered and fiercely argumentative.
2. A British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force during World War II.

Origin:

Early 17th century (as an adjective in the sense "hot-tempered"): from spit + fire.

Examples:

1. She was a real spitfire and always ready for a fight.
2. He was known as a spitfire in the office because of his quick temper.
3. The Spitfire was an important aircraft in the Battle of Britain.
4. The pilot was flying a Spitfire in the war.
5. The Spitfire was a single-seat fighter aircraft that became an icon of the Royal Air Force.