Pyro: meaning, definitions and examples

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pyro

 

[ หˆpaษชroสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fire

A person who enjoys setting fires; a firebug. Pyromaniacs have a compulsion to set fires and derive pleasure or relief from doing so. They often have a fascination with fire and its destructive power.

Synonyms

arsonist, fire starter, firebug

Examples of usage

  • A pyro was arrested for starting multiple fires in the forest.
  • The authorities believe the arsonist may be a pyromaniac.
Context #2 | Noun

gaming

A character who specializes in using fire-based attacks or abilities in video games. Pyros are often known for their ability to deal damage over time with fire spells or weapons.

Synonyms

fire mage, flame wielder

Examples of usage

  • The pyro in the game is great for controlling crowds with area-of-effect fire attacks.
  • I love playing as a pyro in this RPG game.

Translations

Translations of the word "pyro" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค‡เคฐเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pyro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ piro

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะพั‚ะตั…ะฝั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piroman

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใ‚คใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pyro

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ piro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท piro

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ด๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฑูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pyro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pyro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ่ฏ (huว’yร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรฝrรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piro

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ piro

Etymology

The term 'pyro' is shortened from 'pyromaniac,' which originates from the Greek words 'pyr' meaning fire and 'mania' meaning madness. The concept of pyromania as a mental disorder was first recognized in the 19th century, describing individuals with an irresistible impulse to set fires.