Definition of flame
flame 
noun
- an instance of "flaming."
After I wrote on the message board that Hondas are the best cars, a bunch of people sent me flames.
More words meaning: computer slang
More words meaning: to insult, complain, criticize - one's romantic partner. Typically used in the expression "old flame".
More words meaning: boyfriend, girlfriend, boo, significant other
by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Sep 09 2009 (Edit definition)
verb
- to complain.
He won't stop flaming about getting fired.
More words meaning: computer slang
More words meaning: to insult, complain, criticizeby Setebos, Berkeley, CA, USA, Apr 21 1998 (Edit definition)
- to post a message to an internet forum intended to insult and provoke.
When I wrote on the message board that Hondas are the best cars, I got flamed by a bunch of people.
More words meaning: computer slang
More words meaning: to insult, complain, criticize
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- flame: flame bait – flame-broiled – (show 1 more)
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