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twice-burnt

adjective
Pertaining to a person who, even after being burned by fire, goes back to it because there is something in the fire worth having, worth being burned for.

Such a person finds that there is an incredible richness in a life lived with a willingness to risk occasional injury in exchange for something real. Plus you get really cool scars, bragging rights, and interesting stories to tell.

noun
A person who fits the above description
Hey, you sass that hoopy Meg? Yeah, there's one froody twice-burnt if I ever saw one.
by GreatBigBore March 21, 2010
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