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Definition of flame war
flame war
noun
- in a discussion forum, an acrimonious dispute. "A war of flames."
Inevitably, comparisons of Linux and Windows descend into flame wars.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
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| Definitions include: acronym for "mind your own business." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "kiss my teeth". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand it". | |
| Definitions include: something deceptive. | |
| Definitions include: non-elegant, in a way that solves a problem using the sheer amount of computer processing available, rather than finding (or inventing) a smarter technique. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "you're welcome". | |
| Definitions include: of input used to test a program or an algorithm, specifically designed to make the test subject perform as poorly as possible. | |
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| Definitions include: acronym for "I don't know know!". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "direct message". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "end of file". | |
| Definitions include: a single element in a graphical user interface. | |
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| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
| Definitions include: a post to a discussion forum that is intended to incite flames. | |
| Definitions include: to be incredibly high from smoking marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: a spectacular failure. | |
| Definitions include: a homosexual male who flaunts his homosexuality so as to make a pro-gay statement and/or to shock heterosexuals. | |
| Definitions include: a cigarette. | |
| Definitions include: excessive; "over the top". | |
| Definitions include: a past romantic partner. | |
| Definitions include: to deal with large (piled up) work that an employee encounters, especially upon returning from extended absence (vacation, medical leave, etc.) | |
Other terms relating to 'war': | |
| Definitions include: be something really big and bad. | |
| Definitions include: to perform a task in which the resources to complete it are woefully inadequate. | |
| Definitions include: to masturbate. | |
| Definitions include: when suddenly you have to defecate and there's nowhere to do so, therefore, straining to not defecate in your pants. | |
| Definitions include: a person that supports warfare as a valid way of settling political, economic, or even religious differences. | |
| Definitions include: a true story of a difficult experience. | |
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