live wire

Speech parts

1. live wire - Noun

2. live wire - Phrase

Meaning

an alert and energetic person

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

live-wire

Synonyms

sharpie busy bee eager beaver sharpy hummer tiger beaver fireball dynamo doer pistol entrepreneur cheater firecracker achiever
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Antonyms

handicapper loafer slug idler quitter strayer
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Hypernyms

actor doer worker

Hyponyms

gopher goffer

Examples

To become conscious of this power is to become a 'live wire.' The universe is the live wire. It carries power sufficient to meet every situation in the life of every individual. When the individual mind touches the universal mind, it receives all its power. Charles F. Haanel

Accordingly, the victims were lifting a long steel tube in the area when they accidentally hit a live wire of Isabela Electric Cooperative (ISELCO) that caused their electrocution. Source: Internet

He praised the positive contribution of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, to PDP saying, he decided to declare his intention to run for the presidency in the State because he believes Mr. Wike was the live wire of the party. Source: Internet

Rocco is the live wire in the group and he shows great comic timing. Source: Internet

Someone came by the SUV and told her not to get out because a live wire was down. Source: Internet

Why it became the most popular because oil represents the live wire of our state and remains one of the most important pieces of legislations that the country needs. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

live wire

Close letter words and terms

live up to live vocals live weight live with live with oneself live with someone temporarily