noun
- Plural of pyro; a person who has a compulsion to set fires or is fascinated by fire.
- Plural of pyro; fireworks or pyrotechnic devices.
Usage: informal; often used in clinical or psychological contexts
Usage: informal; slang
Examples
- The fire department worked with psychologists to understand the behavior of the pyros in the community.
- The stadium banned pyros after fans set off unauthorized fireworks during the game.
- Several pyros were confiscated at the concert venue for safety reasons.
- The investigation revealed that multiple pyros had been involved in the series of fires.
- Fans smuggled pyros into the arena despite strict security checks.