Definition

A signature devastating move in Mortal Kombat where Liu Kang launches an inferno projectile directly at your opponent's face; now used metaphorically to describe any crushing comeback or devastating attack.

Example Usage

If you trash talk him one more time, he's going to fireball you with facts and evidence.

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