fireball

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Meaning · English

Excellent, terrific.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"Give us a hand," said Mack. "How's she look?" / "Fireball," said Eddie.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fireball” mean?

Excellent, terrific.

Is “fireball” formal or informal?

fireball is generally slang.