BACKFIRE


Meaning of BACKFIRE in English

[ bak'fʌɪə ]

■ verb

1》 (of a vehicle or its engine) undergo a mistimed explosion in the cylinder or exhaust.

2》 (of a plan or action) rebound adversely on the originator.

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