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Firebug

usgb/ˈfaɪərbʌɡ/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Firebug has a strongly negative meaning, as it involves illegal activities. SlideThe firebug endangered the entire neighborhood with his actions.
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Crime RelatedPlay
Firebug is often used in news reports or crime stories, not in everyday conversation. SlideThe news reported on the firebug who had been causing havoc in the city.
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Serious OffensePlay
Using firebug implies a grave criminal offense, invoking images of danger and destruction. SlideThe firebug was finally apprehended after a series of intense investigations.