Definition of flames
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': | |
| Definitions include: an acronym has been invented for "bitch," far after the term entered use: "Beautiful Intellectuals That Cause Hard-ons." | |
| Definitions include: a female. | |
| Definitions include: a younger romantic interest. | |
| Definitions include: significant other. | |
| Definitions include: one's significant other. | |
| Definitions include: girlfriend. | |
| Definitions include: a person with whom one is no longer in a relationship. | |
| Definitions include: babygirl; girlfriend | |
| Definitions include: a person's girlfriend. | |
| Definitions include: "Internet BF", i.e. "Internet Boyfriend". | |
| Definitions include: "baby". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "long-term relationship." | |
| Definitions include: affectionate form of address. | |
| Definitions include: South African pronunciation of "bro". | |
| Definitions include: to be on the giving end of anal sex. | |
Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: of input used to test a program or an algorithm, specifically designed to make the test subject perform as poorly as possible. | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical hammer that is wielded by operators or moderators when banning one or more users from an online community. | |
| Definitions include: to smoke marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: a needle used to inject drugs. | |
| Definitions include: "thanks". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "drop dead gorgeous". | |
| Definitions include: before. | |
| Definitions include: to repair or fix something that has been hosed. | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "massively multiplayer online role playing game." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "you know what I mean." | |
| Definitions include: "You there?" i.e. "Are you there?" An instant messaging acronym. | |
| Definitions include: to kill, usually with a firearm. | |
| Definitions include: to fail in a grand way. | |
Other terms relating to 'to insult, complain, criticize': | |
| Definitions include: to be jealous of something or someone. | |
| Definitions include: to eat voraciously. | |
| Definitions include: a rip-off. | |
| Definitions include: to lie to; deceive. | |
| Definitions include: nonsense. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "fuck my life." | |
| Definitions include: to play with a Hacky Sack (footbag.) | |
| Definitions include: spelling variant of dis. | |
| Definitions include: to accept insults from a person without fighting back. | |
| Definitions include: a testicle. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: a disrespectful, rude, or otherwise unpleasant person. | |
| Definitions include: to smoke marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: to criticize. | |
| Definitions include: to focus negative attention on a person, e.g. by insulting, berating, or generally harassing someone. | |
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Other terms relating to 'flame': | |
| 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: Cigarette | |
| Definitions include: in a discussion forum, an acrimonious dispute. | |
| Definitions include: excessive; "over the top". | |
| Definitions include: a past romantic partner. | |
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