Definition of flame

flame

noun

an instance of "flaming" as described in the noun sense.
After I wrote on the message board that Hondas are the best cars, a bunch of people sent me flames.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: to insult, complain, criticize.
Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 01 2001.
one's romantic partner. Typically used in the expression "old flame".
I ran into one of my old flames at the show last night.
- See more words with the same meaning: boyfriend, girlfriend, boo, significant other.
Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.

verb

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to complain.
He won't stop flaming about getting fired.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: to insult, complain, criticize.
Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by Setebos from Berkeley, CA, USA on Apr 21 1998.

verb - transitive

to post an insulting message to a discussion forum. The target of the insult is usually a person, a person's opinion(s), or the current topic of discussion.
When I wrote on the message board that Hondas are the best cars, I got flamed by a bunch of people.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: to insult, complain, criticize.
Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 01 2001.

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Other terms relating to 'boyfriend, girlfriend, boo, significant other':
love	Definitions include: affectionate form of address.
bae	Definitions include: abbreviated form of "babe".
ex	Definitions include: a person with whom one is no longer in a relationship.
old man	Definitions include: father.
chick	Definitions include: a female.
GF	Definitions include: acronym for "girlfriend".
baby	Definitions include: affectionate form of reference or address for one's significant other.
LOML	Definitions include: acronym for "love of my life".
missus, the	Definitions include: one's wife.
baby cakes	Definitions include: affectionate form of address for a loved one, especially a romantic loved one.
BF	Definitions include: "boyfriend."
IBF	Definitions include: "Internet BF", i.e. "Internet Boyfriend".
main squeeze	Definitions include: significant other.
baby doll	Definitions include: a significant other.
bbygrl	Definitions include: "babygirl", i.e. girlfriend.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
FWP	Definitions include: acronym for "First World problem" or "First World problems".
AFK	Definitions include: acronym of "away from keyboard."
pwd	Definitions include: "password."
sock puppet	Definitions include: in an online community, a second account created by an account-holder.
barf	Definitions include: to vomit.
coaster	Definitions include: to ruin writable optical media via a write ("burn") attempt which fails.
ILU2	Definitions include: acronym for "I love you too".
pathological	Definitions include: of input used to test a program or an algorithm, specifically designed to make the test subject perform as poorly as possible.
astroturfing	Definitions include: the use of paid employees or contractors - or people who otherwise have a stake - to astroturf.
loal	Definitions include: used to indicate laughter in text-based communication.
all your base are belong to us	Definitions include: a declaration of victory or superiority.
srs	Definitions include: "serious".
TYSM	Definitions include: acronym for "thank you so much".
nerf	Definitions include: in an update or sequel to a video game, to make a weapon weak or weaker, such that it's like a Nerf gun.
EOF	Definitions include: acronym for "end of file".
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Other terms relating to 'to insult, complain, criticize':
ride	Definitions include: an automobile.
bag	Definitions include: to lie to; deceive.
fry	Definitions include: to be under the influence of drugs.
debo	Definitions include: to steal.
rubbish	Definitions include: nonsense.
trash	Definitions include: to destroy.
call on	Definitions include: to point out a flaw, misdeed, or mistake.
zinger	Definitions include: an unkind joke or tease.
set straight	Definitions include: to chastise.
carry	Definitions include: being carried is a type of sarcasm.
slag off	Definitions include: to insult.
bag on	Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of".
*take sht**	Definitions include: to accept insults from a person without fighting back.
*sht**	Definitions include: Most uses of "shit" also work with "crap", except where noted below.
*rip a new sshole**	Definitions include: to attack, beat up.
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Other terms relating to 'flame':
flame bait	Definitions include: a post to a discussion forum that is intended to incite flames.
flame-broiled	Definitions include: to be incredibly high from smoking marijuana.
flameout	Definitions include: a spectacular failure.
flamer	Definitions include: a homosexual male who flaunts his homosexuality so as to make a pro-gay statement and/or to shock heterosexuals.
flamestick	Definitions include: a cigarette.
flame war	Definitions include: in a discussion forum, an acrimonious dispute.
flaming	Definitions include: excessive; "over the top".
old flame	Definitions include: a past romantic partner.
stomp out flaming ducks	Definitions include: to deal with large (piled up) work that an employee encounters, especially upon returning from extended absence (vacation, medical leave, etc.)