fire and brimstone noun 2adjective 1 noun2 •The traditional punishments of Hell. •(informal) A commotion."I'll tell J., but we can hardly yank the girl out as well. It would raise fire and brimstone." — 1934 adjective1 •Referencing or emphasizing the power and wrath of God.That preacher gave a real fire and brimstone sermon!The fire-and-brimstone preacher gave the city council a severe tongue-lashing after they voted on a zoning ordinance allowing a new strip club to open.
